Pakistan pose a happy picture with the trophy and with that ends our coverage of Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh. Do join us again on boxing day for more Test action. Do check out our coverage of the Big Bash too before that. Goodbye for now from everyone here.

Misbah ul Haq: It's a team effort. Everyone contributed and it was a good all round performance and a well deserved victory. Victory is always important as it unites the team. We are still learning how to improve in Test cricket and the players are learning their roles in the team. The victories are helping their confidence. Players are responding well to me. The coaching staff, management and everybody are responding well to me. Bangladesh played well in this game. The partnership between Shakib and Nafees in the first game and today the partnership between Nasir and Mushfiqur was a really difficult period for us. The England series is going to be a big one. They are the top side in the world right now. Thanks to all the people who turned out and supported us. The groundsman did very well to produce a very good wicket.

Mushfiqur Rahim: We feel good but it could have been better. Shakib had a great match. Nafees did a good job in the first innings and Nasir played well in the second. We are working on our fielding and hopefully we will do much better in the future. After the thrashing in the first Test, I think we showed some real character in this game.

Younis: Full credit to all the boys. It is hard to play back-to-back series but full credit to the team. We tried to stick to our plans and it worked well. If Bangladesh stick to their players, they have a good bunch, they will improve in the future. Whenever you are playing against England it is a big series. I'm in good nick and hopefully it works for me.

Younis Khan is the Man of the Series. He is the highest run scorer in the series.

Shakib: This was a special game for me but unfortunately we lost this one. We will have to improve and we have some domestic games coming up. Hopefully the boys go out and improve themselves. We have four months before the Asia cup to do it.

Shakib Al Hasan is the Man of the Match for his fantastic all round performance.

For Bangladesh, only a few good men showed some backbone. Shakib was the superman as he starred with both bat and ball for Bangladesh. After a poor display in Chittagong, Shakib blossomed in Mirpur by becoming the first Bangladeshi player to score a century and pick up five wickets. Rahim and Nasir Hossain played their part but none of the other Bangladeshi players stood up. Another poor year goes by for Bangladesh and one wonders when will the team put in a better show at this level.

Bangladesh found the Pakistani pacers and spinners too hard to handle. Rehman troubled them in both the Tests while Ajmal was surprisingly below par. Cheema and Gul were marvellous in both the games. Younis Khan, Asad Shafiq and Taufeeq Umar were the stars with the bat as they contributed in all the games.

What a tour this has been for Pakistan. Right from the start, Pakistan have dominated Bangladesh. Even fading light could not stop Pakistan from marching to a victory in this match. Hafeez and Azhar Ali's partnership got Pakistan closer before Misbah sealed the game with a six. Bangladesh frustrated Pakistan for most part of the day but in the end they could not sustain the pressure.

Pakistan have now defeated Bangladesh in all the eight Tests that they have played. Thus ends Pakistan's glorious 2011. They have played 11 Tests and have lost only one, with three draws and six wins. They have also equalled England for the most Test wins this year.

20.5

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, SIX, Misbah seals the series in emphatic fashion, tossed up delivery just outside off, Misbah makes room and hammers it over long off to make a clean sweep of Bangladesh across all formats on this tour

20.4

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flatter and shorter on middle, Misbah backs away and mistimes it to cover

Misbah-ul-Haq, right handed bat, comes to the crease

20.3

Sunny to Azhar Ali, out Bowled!! Azhar departs as Pakistan come closer. Sunny bowls a flighted delivery with a bit more loop on the middle and leg stump, Azhar jumps down the track and gets beaten in the flight, the ball goes past the bat and clips the leg stump, Sunny is beaming with delight. Azhar Ali b Sunny 34(43) [4s-3]

Sunny to Azhar Ali, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

20.2

Sunny to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter ball on the off stump, Azhar punches it back to the bowler

20.1

Sunny to Younis Khan, 1 run, full and flatter delivery on leg stump, Younis nudges it to square leg

Elias Sunny, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

19.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, FOUR, Shakib dishes out a low full toss as Azhar charges down the track, he gets underneath that delivery and thumps it to the wide long on fence

Shakib Al Hasan to Younis Khan, 1 run, Rahim becomes a Frenchman as he shouts OUI, tossed up delivery on middle, Younis sweeps it to long leg

19.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Younis Khan, no run, flatter ball on leg stump, Younis nudges it to the on side

19.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Younis Khan, SIX, Pakistan come closer, flighted delivery and bowled slower through the air on the middle and leg stump, Younis stretches forward and thwacks it over the deep mid wicket fence

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, 1 run, another short ball outside off, Azhar makes room and hops back, steers it to third man

18.2

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, FOUR, Azhar decides that shots can be played by playing a bit of tennis, short ball from Robiul outside off, Azhar backs away and looks to upper-cut it, gets a toe-end and he fore-hands it past the gap at slip and gully for a boundary

18.1

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Younis cracks it to deep point

Robiul Islam, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

The umpires are consulting at the moment. The light is very hazy but they have decided to carry on. If the umpires decide to go off now, then I do not see any chance of the players coming back.

17.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Azhar dabs it to short extra cover where the fielder tumbles to his left to stop it

17.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Younis Khan, 1 run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Younis bends forward and rolls his wrists over the ball, sweeps it to long leg

17.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Younis Khan, 2 runs, flighted delivery outside off, Younis plunges forward and drives it to wide long off, Nasir runs in and fires the throw but they take a couple

17.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, Azhar gets forward and drives it to sweeper cover

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Azhar jumps down the track and Shakib darts in a quick ball on the pads, Azhar adjusts and nudges it to square leg

16.6

Shahadat Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, Shahadat resorts to the short ball outside off, Younis drops his wrists and leaves it

16.5

Shahadat Hossain to Younis Khan, 2 runs, good length straight ball on leg stump, Younis moves a bit to the off side and clips it to long leg for a couple to immediately get off the mark

16.4

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short of length ball on the middle and leg stump, Azhar mistimes it to mid on and he hares through for a quick single, the fielder misses with the throw at the bowler's end but Azhar was safely in

16.3

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, Shahadat comes round the wicket and angles across a high and wide bouncer outside off, Azhar was moving about in the crease and he decides to leave it, no wide signalled

16.2

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, a pacy full toss this time on the stumps, Azhar backs away and pushes it to short extra cover, Azhar thought that the ball was over waist-high, the umpire does not signal a no-ball, replays show that it was a marginal call

16.1

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, Shahadat hurls it short and Azhar looks to mow it over mid wicket, he ends up getting a thick inside edge onto the pads, rolls behind the wicket and they do not take the single

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery and given a lot more air on middle, Azhar drives it back to Shakib who hurls the throw back to the keeper, Azhar jumps out of the way and that gets the crowd excited at Mirpur

Younis Khan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

15.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, out Caught by Shahadat Hossain!! Super Shakib continues to give smiles to the Bangladeshi people. He floats a flighted delivery delivery just outside off, Hafeez bends down and attempts the slog sweep, he ends up miscuing it and the ball sails to long on, Shahadat runs to his right and settles underneath it to take a good catch. Hafeez c Shahadat Hossain b Shakib Al Hasan 47(52) [4s-5]

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

15.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, 2 runs, hat-trick of couples for Hafeez, flighted delivery outside off, Hafeez bends down and laces it to sweeper cover for another couple, that is also the fifty partnership

15.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, 2 runs, Shakib bowls this slower through the air and it spins away, Hafeez makes room and he crashes it to wide long off for another brace

15.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, 2 runs, full and flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Hafeez bends down and sweeps it to fine leg for a couple

14.6

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, 1 run, Shahadat sees that the full delivery resulted in a no-ball and he reverts back to the short length, Hafeez hammers the pull to the deep square leg fielder

14.6

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, no ball, finally Shahadat attempts something new, the yorker on the stumps and Hafeez squeezes it out to square leg, but Shahadat's another old problem crops up, his tendency to overstep

14.5

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, FOUR, excellent placement from Hafeez, Shahadat continues to dish out the short balls, Hafeez pulls it with much better control and the ball sails to deep square leg, Tamim runs to his left but he cannot stop it

14.4

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Shahadat keeps the length short but it is outside off, Azhar makes room and cracks it to deep backward point

14.3

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, 1 run, this delivery does not rise up but it is on leg stump, Hafeez swings it to fine leg

14.2

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Azhar was backing away initially but Shahadat follows him with a full ball angled into the pads, Azhar whips it to deep mid wicket

14.1

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, 1 run, Is Shahadat bowling to a plan? Yes and No I feel. Another short ball on the stumps, Hafeez rolls his wrists and pulls it uppishly to deep backward square leg, but luckily it lands in front of the fielder

13.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, Shakib drags it short outside off, Azhar backs away to the on side and hammers it to deep extra cover, Tamim slides to his right and keeps it down to a couple

13.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, lots of hesitation in the running between these two, flatter ball from Shakib outside off, Azhar punches it to cover point, Sunny runs from cover to his left and dives, he does not stop it completely, Azhar looks up at Hafeez as he stutters for the run, then stutters again as they decide not to take the run

13.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, quicker ball sliding down the leg side, Azhar looks to work it to the leg side and gets hit on the pads, stifled shout for an LBW but that was going down the leg side

13.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, full and flat delivery outside off, Azhar pushes it to short cover

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, FOUR, Hafeez has teed off here, flighted delivery from Shakib on the stumps, Hafeez charges down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball, swings through the line and lofts it over long on, the ball just about manages to reach the ropes

12.6

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, 1 run, Shahadat changes the angle but he does not change his length, another short ball angled across just outside off, Hafeez pulls it without any timing to deep square leg

12.5

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, shortish ball outside off, Azhar backs away to the leg side and whacks it to deep backward point

12.4

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, 1 run, Shahadat is wasting his time here, another bouncer that does not rise up from the deck, Hafeez swivels and pulls it to the backward square leg region

12.3

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Azhar stays back and carves it to deep point, Shakib runs to his right and keeps it down to a single

12.2

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Hafeez nudges it to mid wicket

12.1

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Azhar survives a run-out, Shahadat bangs it short outside off, Azhar is early into the pull as he drags it back onto his thigh guard, rolls to cover as Mahmudullah runs in and has a shy at the bowler's end, but he fails to hit the stumps, Azhar would have been a goner

11.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up delivery and played really late by Azhar outside off, he pushes it to point and hares through for a quick single

11.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, 1 run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Hafeez makes room and pushes it to mid on

11.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up delivery outside off, Azhar goes back and thumps it to deep point

11.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter delivery pushed through on the pads, Azhar works it to short fine leg

11.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, 1 run, Shakib lands this delivery on a good length and it spins away slowly, Hafeez makes room and cuts it to sweeper cover

11.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, Shakib starts off with a flighted delivery on middle and off, Hafeez gets forward and defends it to the off side

Right, Pakistan are 66 runs away from the target. 90 minutes for the scheduled close of play and there are 29 overs left. The floodlights are on at Mirpur and the last session of this tour promises to be an interesting one. Sid V here to take you through till the end.

These two have done well after losing Umar early. But still they need 66 runs and the light is also fading, which would make their progress towards the target a bit tricky. Do join us after 15 minutes to find out Pakistan's approach.

10.6

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, another harmless bouncer on the stumps, Azhar Ali ducks under it, That's tea on the final day

10.5

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, releases the ball with a loud grunt, another back of a length delivery, Azhar Ali pulls it straight to the fielder at short midwicket

10.4

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, 1 run, another short delivery, Hafeez pulls it in the air to mid wicket, it fell short of Sunny

10.3

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, FOUR, They have pressed on the pedal now, too short and angling into the body, Hafeez swivels, rolls his wrists all over it and pulls it to backward square leg

10.2

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Azhar Ali cuts it to deep backward point

10.1

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, 1 run, length delivery angling into the pads, Hafeez whips it off his legs to deep square leg

Shahadat Hossain, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

9.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, 3 runs, another good over for Pakistan, again drops it too short outside off, Hafeez rocks back and punches it towards deep extra cover, the fielder had to cover good ground from long off, they come back for the third in the end

9.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, gets well forward and defends it to the off side

9.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, 1 run, too full on off, Azhar Ali pushes it to cover for a quick single, Rahim was telling the fielder to throw it to the bowler's end, but he chosed the wrong end

9.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Azhar Ali gets forward and defends it

9.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, 3 runs, too short and turning away outside off, Hafeez had ample time to play the cut shot to deep backward point, Tamim chases it well and does extremely well to drag it back

9.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, pitched on off and turning away, Hafeez pushes it to covers and wants a single, but sent back

8.6

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, 1 run, drops a back of a length delivery towards the off side and sets off for a quick single, now we can see some hurry in the Pakistan batting

8.5

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, FOUR, finally he's connected one! Too short and it sits up well for the pull, the lack of pace on this pitch helped Hafeez to smash it off the back foot to deep mid wicket fence

8.4

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length and angling into the pads, Azhar Ali whips it to deep square leg

8.3

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, FOUR, he decides to take him on here, charges down the track immediately, Nazmul Hossain bowls it short, but he went through with the shot and the ball flew off the outside edge to third man

8.2

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, 1 run, tailing into the pads, Hafeez clips it off his pads to fine leg

8.1

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, banged in short on the stumps, Azhar Ali hooks it to deep square leg, just a single

7.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, 1 run, drifting into the pads, Azhar Ali goes back and whips it to backward square leg

7.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Azhar Ali comes well down the track and defends it back to the bowler

7.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through quicker and drifting in, Azhar Ali blocks it off the front foot

7.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, 1 run, takes it from way outside off and paddles it around the corner to fine leg

7.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on off, Hafeez gets forward and defends it to the off side

7.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, the arm ball, coming in with the angle, Hafeez makes room for himself and cuts it to point

6.6

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, 1 run, tailing in sharply from back of a length, Hafeez punches it to mid off, but a slight fumble and they get the single in the end

6.5

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, He's off the mark, angling in from back of a length, Azhar Ali tucks it to mid wicket for a quick single

6.4

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up and in the slot, Azhar Ali gets forward and drives it crisply, but well stopped by Nazimuddin at short covers

6.3

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Azhar Ali mistimes a pull shot back to the bowler

Azhar Ali, right handed bat, comes to the crease

6.2

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, out Caught by Nazimuddin!! The probing line has worked for Nazmul Hossain, once again in the channel just outside off, Umar was looking to breakfree, but the ball stopped on him a bit and he ends up lobbing an easy catch to Nazimuddin at short midwicket, he was not looking at his best during his stay at the crease and an early breakthrough for Bdesh. Umar c Nazimuddin b Nazmul Hossain 3(17)

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

6.1

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, back of a length and just around off, Umar guides it towards gully, no runs for the last 24 balls

5.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, seeing him come down the track, shortens the length, Hafeez defends it to the off side

5.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, pushed through quicker and angling in, Hafeez presses forward and defends it

5.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Hafeez punches it to mid off

5.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, flatter and drifting in, Hafeez goes back and works it to midwicket

5.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, drags it short on the stumps, Hafeez rocks back and pulls it straight to midwicket, can't beat the fielder

5.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Hafeez pushes it to point

4.6

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, back of a length just outside off, Umar was unsure whether to play forward or backward, in the end plays it back to the bowler, are they really going for the chase?

4.5

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and slanting across, Umar lifts his bat and lets it go

4.4

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, pitched outside off and angling across the left hander, Umar shoulders arms

4.3

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, that's a ripper, length delivery around off and it moves away late, Umar on the back foot was squared up and it just missed the outside edge

4.2

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Umar mistimes a drive back to the bowler

4.1

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, full and attacking the stumps, Umar gets forward and defends it

3.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, Umar comes down the track and drives it to mid on, gets the single this time

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, Mahmudullah has dropped a tough catch at first slip, this one pitched just around off and turned away with an extra bounce, Hafeez was drawn forward and the outside edge flew to the right of first slip, very similar to the Younis Khan catch, Mahmudullah also dived full length to his right, but couldn't hold onto it

1.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, touch shorter and turning away, Hafeez cuts it straight to the fielder at backward point

1.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Hafeez defends it back to the bowler

1.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Hafeez, no run, he makes his intentions clear, charges down the track to a flat ball and mistimes it to midwicket

1.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, 1 run, he's off the mark, too full on the pads again, Umar flicks it to deep square leg

1.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, well tossed up on the pads, Umar clips it firmly to short midwicket, straight to the fielder

Shakib Al Hasan, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

0.6

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, no run, good first over from Nazmul Hossain, full and attacking the stumps, Hafeez pushes it to covers

0.5

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, no run, length delivery just outside off and straightening, Hafeez lifts his bat and lets it go

0.4

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, no run, length delivery angling in sharply again, Hafeez defends it back to the bowler

0.3

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, no run, length delivery around off and moving away, Hafeez gets right behind the line and defends it

0.2

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, FOUR, oh this one moved away a bit, Hafeez was staying on the back foot and guides it through gully at the last minute, the ball was racing away to third man, but Nasir chased it well, but while pulling it back it just touched the ropes

0.1

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, no run, Brave leave from Hafeez, he lands it on a length and gets it to jag in sharply, Hafeez shoulders arms, that missed the off stump by a whisker

Hafeez and Umar are at the crease. Hafeez is on strike. Nazmul Hossain will open the attack

Bangladesh flattered to deceive once more. They fought well through Nasir Hossain and Mushfiqur Rahim but did not manage to sustain it for a longer period. 103 is the target for Pakistan. Forty overs are left for the day and they will have a eye on the light factor too. Pakistan will need the openers to give them a good start. Stay on as the chase begins in just a short while.

Abdur Rehman to Nazmul Hossain, no run, slow through the air and outside off, Nazmul Hossain tries to cut but gets a bottom edge and it bounces steeply to strike Adnan flush on the grill of the helmet

81.5

Abdur Rehman to Nazmul Hossain, no run, very quick from Abdur Rehman and in the blockhole, Nazmul Hossain manages to jam it out

81.4

Abdur Rehman to Nazmul Hossain, no run, Nazmul Hossain swings wildly now but misses, tries to swipe it from outside off but was nowhere close to the ball

81.3

Abdur Rehman to Nazmul Hossain, no run, on the off and very full, Nazmul Hossain defends it well

81.2

Abdur Rehman to Nazmul Hossain, no run, flat and sliding on, Nazmul Hossain stands in the crease and blocks

81.1

Abdur Rehman to Nazmul Hossain, SIX, a thumping blow brings a lot of cheer to the crowd, Nazmul Hossain gets down on one knee and slams it over long on, lusty blow

80.6

Ajmal to Robiul Islam, no run, tossed up on the off from round the wicket, Robiul Islam defends it solidly

Robiul Islam, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Drinks are on the field now

80.5

Ajmal to Sunny, out Bowled!! Ajmal finally gets a wicket in the innings, the trademark doosra is too good for Sunny, a leg spinner would have been proud of that delivery, floated up outside off and turns in sharply between bat and pad to crash into the stumps. Sunny b Ajmal 4(27) [4s-1]

Ajmal to Sunny, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

80.4

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, outside off, Sunny taps it down the track

80.3

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, turning away and outside off, Sunny keeps the bat behind his pads and lets it go through to the keeper

80.2

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, skidding on and on the off, Sunny defends it well

80.1

Ajmal to Nazmul Hossain, 1 run, a lot of confusion between the two batsmen and could have resulted in a run out, Sunny was pushing for the quick single as it went to square leg, Nazmul Hossain was slow to start off but the throw was not on target

The second new ball is available now but Pakistan are loking to finish it off with spin.

79.6

Abdur Rehman to Sunny, no run, Sunny skips down the track and turns the quicker one to mid wicket

79.5

Abdur Rehman to Sunny, no run, flat and outside off, Sunny lunges forward to block again

79.4

Abdur Rehman to Sunny, no run, turning in from outside off, Sunny taps it on the onside

79.3

Abdur Rehman to Nazmul Hossain, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Nazmul Hossain gets it in the inside half of his bat and it rolls in the square leg area, easy single

79.2

Abdur Rehman to Nazmul Hossain, no run, skidding on, Nazmul Hossain blocks it down the track

79.1

Abdur Rehman to Nazmul Hossain, no run, on the off and Nazmul Hossain comes on the frontfoot and defends it

Three men around the bat now.

78.6

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, Sunny is safe though, this one drew him forward and beat him with the turn, Sunny manages to get his foot just behind the line before Adnan could whip the bails off

An appeal for a stumping and it has been referred to the third umpire.

78.5

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, flat and outside off, slight turn away too but Sunny plays it well on the offside

78.4

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, full and outside off, Sunny leans forward and taps it on the offside

78.3

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, slightly shorter and outside off, Sunny gets back and taps it to cover

78.2

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, floated up and on the off from round the wicket, solidly blocked by Sunny

78.1

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, on the off, Sunny comes on the frontfoot and blocks

77.6

Abdur Rehman to Nazmul Hossain, no run, skidding on and very straight, Nazmul Hossain defends it well

Nazmul Hossain, right handed bat, comes to the crease

77.5

Abdur Rehman to Shahadat Hossain, out Caught by Younis Khan!! Younis Khan takes an absolute stunner at first slip , floated up by Abdur Rehman and turns away, Shahadat Hossain was trying to hoick it over mid wicket but gets a thick outside edge, it was going high and well wide of Younis but the veteran dives full length to his right and sticks his right hand out to take the blinder, was airborne as he took it, fantastic effort and Abdur Rehman bags his fourth. Shahadat Hossain c Younis Khan b Abdur Rehman 1(10)

Abdur Rehman to Sunny, FOUR, short and outside off, Sunny gets back and cuts it nicely past point for a boundary, placed it in the gap to perfection, nicely done

Shahadat Hossain, right handed bat, comes to the crease

75.5

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, out Caught by Ajmal!! A brain fade for the Bangladesh skipper and he falls playing a very poor shot, sad end to a gritty innings, Rahim tried to launch Abdur Rehman out of the ground and skipped down the track but miscued the big hit completely, Ajmal takes a few paces back from mid off and takes it neatly above his head, Pakistan in command now. Rahim c Ajmal b Abdur Rehman 53(143) [4s-7]

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

75.4

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flat again, slight turn away but easily played by Rahim

75.3

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, on the off, Rahim comes on the frontfoot and defends it

75.2

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flat and straight, Rahim gets behind the line nicely and pushes it down the track

75.1

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, tossed up and on the off, Rahim plays it to silly point

74.6

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, another doosra turning in from outside off, Sunny stretches forward and manages to get some bat on it

74.5

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, the doosra once more, very flat too and Sunny is hit high on the pads and lobs past the man at slip

74.4

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, the doosra from outside off, Sunny lunges forward and gets a thickish inside edge onto his pads

74.3

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, flatter this time and on the off, Sunny leans forward and pushes it to point

74.2

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, floated up and on middle, Sunny blocks once more

74.1

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, tossed up and on the off, Sunny lunges forward and defends it

73.6

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, full and outside off, Rahim taps it to point

73.5

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, tossed up and on the off, Rahim leans forward and defends it well

73.4

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, Rahim skips down the track and Abdur Rehman pushes it through quicker, Rahim is hit on the pads as he tries to defend

73.3

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, skidding on, Rahim backs away and pushes it to cover

73.2

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, slight turn away, Rahim waits for it and pushes it to point

73.1

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flat and straight, Rahim stands tall in the crease and blocks

72.6

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, tossed up and on the off from round the wicket, Sunny defends it solidly

72.5

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, turning in from outside off, Sunny lunges forward and plays it with his pads

72.4

Ajmal to Rahim, 1 run, on the leg, Rahim turns it down to fine leg for an easy single

72.3

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, on the leg and sliding on, Rahim gets back and defends it well

72.2

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, given a lot of air, Rahim bends forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads

72.1

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, tossed up and outside off, Rahim jams it out to Ajmal

71.6

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, 1 run, pushed through by Abdur Rehman, Rahim taps it in front of mid off and scampers across for a quick single and retains the strike with that run

71.5

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, full and straight, Rahim defends it well

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, FOUR, full and on middle, Rahim waits for it and plays a neat paddle, no one at fine leg and it races to the fence, 9th Test FIFTY for Rahim and the first against Pakistan, has been an impressive knock so far

71.2

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flat and just outside off, Rahim comes on the frontfoot and guides it to point

71.1

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, sliding on, Rahim gets back and defends it watchfully

70.6

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, nice flight from Ajmal and draws Sunny forward only to beat him with some sharp turn, too good for Sunny

70.5

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, outside off, Sunny leaves it watchfully

70.4

Ajmal to Rahim, leg byes, 1 run, turning in, Rahim is hit on the thigh and it rolls down to fine leg, gets one for it

70.3

Ajmal to Rahim, 2 runs, the doosra from Ajmal and it takes the edge but goes well wide of slip, allows Rahim to get two

70.2

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, very similar to the previous delivery, Rahim comes on the frontfoot and drives it cover again

70.1

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, nicely flighted outside off, Rahim comes on the frontfoot and drives it firmly to cover

69.6

Abdur Rehman to Sunny, no run, turning in from outside off, Sunny leans forward and blocks well

69.5

Abdur Rehman to Sunny, no run, tossed up from outside off, Sunny defends it solidly on the frontfoot

Elias Sunny, left handed bat, comes to the crease

69.4

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, out Bowled!! Abdur Rehman gets the much needed breakthrough, Nasir Hossain misses the arm ball and it sneaks through between bat and pad to crash into middle, end of a very fine innings from Nasir Hossain and Abdur Rehman is delighted after getting his second wicket in the innings. Nasir Hossain b Abdur Rehman 79(172) [4s-11]

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

69.3

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, full and on the off, Nasir Hossain comes on the frontfoot and pushes it to cover

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, full and on the off, Nasir Hossain lunges forward to block solidly

68.6

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, nicely tossed up and the doosra too, Rahim did not pick it from the hand but manages to play it off the track

68.5

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, pitched up, Nasir Hossain drives it down the track and waits for it to past Ajmal and takes a quick single after it does

68.4

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, tossed up and on the middle and leg, Nasir Hossain pushes it to mid on

68.3

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, flat and quick outside off, Nasir Hossain gets back to cut and finds point

68.2

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, straighter from over the wicket, Nasir Hossain tucks it past short leg

68.1

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, 2 runs, tossed up outside off, Nasir Hossain comes on the frontfoot and eases it to the left of point for a couple

67.6

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, slightly shorter and outside off, Rahim gets back and drives it to cover

67.5

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, Rahim skips down the track and Abdur Rehman drags it a little shorter, Rahim is hit on the pads and an optimistic appeal from Abdur Rehman is turned down

67.4

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, sliding on, very close to the offstump but Rahim leaves it confidently

67.3

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, full and straight, Rahim lunges forward to block

67.2

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, slower through the air and on the off, Rahim taps it gently on the offside

67.1

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flat and on the off, Rahim stays back and defends it down the track

66.6

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, the doosra pitchs outside leg, Nasir Hossain allows it to turn and tucks it to short fine leg

66.5

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, pitched up once more, Nasir Hossain pushes it back to Ajmal

66.4

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, byes, FOUR, Ajmal was trying to hit the cracks outside leg, this one does hit but spins away to beat both the batsman and keeper and races down to the fine leg fence

66.3

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, on the middle and leg, Nasir Hossain gets back and continues to block

66.2

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, tossed up on the leg, Nasir Hossain punches it to mid on

66.1

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, fired down the legside by Ajmal, no shot offered

65.6

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, sliding on and some extra bounce too but outside off, Rahim judges it well and shoulders arms

65.5

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, floated up and very straight, pushed to silly point

65.4

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, pitched up again, Rahim defends it solidly

65.3

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, full and outside leg, Rahim tries the sweep but is hit on the pads

65.2

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flat and on the off, Rahim is a little late on the shot and gets a thickish inside edge onto his pads

65.1

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, 2 runs, full and outside off, Rahim drives it neatly past cover for a couple

Abdur Rehman [18.0-8-33-1] is back into the attack

64.6

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, flat and on the leg, Nasir Hossain taps it to square leg

64.5

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, on the leg once more, Nasir Hossain turns it to leg slip

64.4

Ajmal to Rahim, 3 runs, on the leg again, Rahim tucks it neatly in the backward square leg area for three

64.3

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, given more air and very full too, Rahim taps it on the onside

64.2

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flatter and straighter, Rahim gets back and jams it out on the offside

64.1

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, tossed up on leg from round the wicket, Rahim taps it to short leg

Excellent session for Bangladesh. Nasir Hossain and the captain, Mushfiqur Rahim have shown a stomach for fight and survived a testing spell from Umar Gul early in the morning. They have grown in confidence after that. The unbeaten sixth wicket stand has kept hopes of a draw alive for Bangladesh. On a track that is still pretty easy to bat on, Bangladesh will need these two to bat on for a longer period after lunch. Join us for the same in a short while.

63.6

Hafeez to Nasir Hossain, no run, flatter and sliding on from round the wicket, Nasir Hossain pushes forward to defend but misses and that will be Lunch on day five

63.5

Hafeez to Rahim, 1 run, full and on the middle and leg from round the wicket, Rahim punches it down to long on for one

63.4

Hafeez to Rahim, no run, on the off, Rahim turns it to mid wicket

63.3

Hafeez to Rahim, no run, very full from Hafeez and Rahim misses the sweep, is struck on the pads but the loud shout is turned down, looked to be striking him outside off

63.2

Hafeez to Rahim, no run, turning in from outside off, Rahim gets back and taps it on the onside

63.1

Hafeez to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, mid on is standing deep in the crease and Nasir Hossain pushes it in front of him for a quick single

62.6

Azhar Ali to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Nasir Hossain turns it nicely through mid wicket for one

62.5

Azhar Ali to Nasir Hossain, no run, skidding on and on the off, Nasir Hossain defends it watchfully

62.4

Azhar Ali to Nasir Hossain, FOUR, tossed up and very full, Nasir Hossain waits for it to get to him and punches it wristily past mid wicket, got it nicely in the gap and times it well enough for it to beat the man chasing to the fence

62.3

Azhar Ali to Rahim, 1 run, slightly short and outside off, Rahim cuts nicely for one more

62.2

Azhar Ali to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, outside off, Nasir Hossain leans forward and taps it in front of point for one

62.1

Azhar Ali to Rahim, 1 run, Azhar Ali starts off with a long hop outside off but Rahim does not put it away, cuts it to sweeper cover for just one

Azhar Ali, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

61.6

Hafeez to Nasir Hossain, no run, full and outside off, Nasir Hossain stays back and blocks

61.5

Hafeez to Nasir Hossain, no run, slow turn from outside off, Nasir Hossain gets back and pushes it back to Hafeez

61.4

Hafeez to Nasir Hossain, no run, full again, Nasir Hossain punches it to mid on

61.3

Hafeez to Rahim, 1 run, on the off, Rahim pushes it in front of mid on and takes a quick single

61.2

Hafeez to Rahim, no run, very straight, Rahim pushes it back to Hafeez

61.1

Hafeez to Rahim, no run, full and on the off, Rahim defends it well

60.6

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, FOUR, this was full and outside off, Nasir Hossain went back to cut but gets a thickish outside edge, goes very quickly to Younis and past him for a boundary

60.5

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, sliding on with the arm, Nasir Hossain gets back and defends it

60.4

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, on the fuller side and outside off, Nasir Hossain cuts it straight to point

60.3

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, very full and on the leg, Nasir Hossain jams it out to square leg

60.2

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, pitching outside leg and is Nasir Hossain is hit on the pads as he tries to block

60.1

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, on the leg, Nasir Hossain gets back and pushes it back to Ajmal

59.6

Hafeez to Rahim, no run, sliding on, Rahim tries to cut but it shoots through low and misses

59.5

Hafeez to Rahim, no run, full and outside off, Rahim lets it go with bat behind his pads

59.4

Hafeez to Rahim, FOUR, slightly short but no width whatsoever, Rahim had to make that himself and does superbly too, goes outside leg stump and cuts it hard past point for a boundary

59.3

Hafeez to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, pitched up, Nasir Hossain comes on the frontfoot and taps it in front of mid on for a quick single

59.2

Hafeez to Nasir Hossain, no run, on the off, Nasir Hossain gets back and pushes it to mid off

59.1

Hafeez to Nasir Hossain, no run, turning in slowly from outside off, Nasir Hossain gets back and taps it to point

Mohammad Hafeez, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

58.6

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, fuller and outside off, Rahim goes for the drive but gets it in the outside half of his bat and it rolls towards point

58.5

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, on the leg, Rahim waits for it and opens the face of the bat to ease it on the offside

58.4

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, on the middle and leg, Rahim pushes it past short leg

58.3

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, full and on the off, Rahim lunges forward and blocks it well

58.2

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, the doosra from Ajmal and Rahim plays it with utmost ease, picked it quite early

58.1

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, turning in from off, Rahim stays back and defends

57.6

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, leg byes, 2 runs, sliding on, Nasir Hossain is hit on the pads and it rolls past the man at leg gully for a couple

57.5

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, full and on the leg, Nasir Hossain leans forward and pushes it back to Abdur Rehman

57.4

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, FOUR, flatter and outside off now, Nasir Hossain gets back and cuts it neatly past point for a boundary, Abdur Rehman is very disappointed and has his hands on his knees

57.3

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, outside leg, no shot offered and allows it to hit his pads

57.2

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, on the leg, Nasir Hossain lunges forward and is hit on the pads even as he tries to defend

57.1

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, Abdur Rehman comes from over the wicket and pitches it well outside leg, padded away by Nasir Hossain

56.6

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, full and outside off, Rahim comes on the frontfoot and blocks it solidly

56.5

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, outside leg and Rahim pads it away

56.4

Ajmal to Rahim, 2 runs, full and on the leg, Rahim gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it down to deep mid wicket for a couple, not timed as well as he would have liked to

56.3

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, pushed through quicker and outside off, Rahim pushes it to cover

56.2

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, on the middle and leg, Rahim taps it on the onside

56.1

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, edged but it does not carry to first slip, sliding across and kisses the edge but falls well short of Younis Khan

55.6

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, FOUR, tossed up and full outside leg, Nasir Hossain waits for it and slams it through mid wicket for a boundary, struck very powerfully

55.5

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, tossed up and full on the leg, Nasir Hossain comes on the frontfoot and pushes it back to Abdur Rehman

55.4

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, on the off, Nasir Hossain leans forward and pushes it back to Abdur Rehman

55.3

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, pitches on middle and turns away but very slow turn, easily defended

55.2

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, on the off, Nasir Hossain pushes it back to Abdur Rehman

55.1

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, full and straight, Nasir Hossain lunges forward and blocks

54.6

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, on the middle and leg, Rahim defends it well

54.5

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, leg byes, 1 run, some extra bounce after pitching on the leg, Nasir Hossain is hit on the thigh and he gets one for it

54.4

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, some turn from middle and leg, Nasir Hossain jams his bat into his pads as he blocks

54.3

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, on the middle and leg, Nasir Hossain defends it with very soft hands

54.2

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, full and on the leg, Nasir Hossain comes on the frontfoot and turns it to mid wicket

54.1

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, on the leg, Nasir Hossain gets back and taps it o short leg

53.6

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, on the leg and sliding on, Rahim works it gently to square leg

53.5

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, on the off, Rahim stretches forward to block

53.4

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, more revs on this one, turns away quite sharply but Rahim lets it go with the bat behind his pad

53.3

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, skidding on, Rahim stays in the crease and blocks well

53.2

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, full and straight, Rahim defends it solidly again

53.1

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, full and outside off, Rahim stretches forward and taps it on the offside

52.6

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, this one slides away, Nasir Hossain is squared up a bit and is visibly surprised by the turn but manages to keep it out on the offside

52.5

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, full and on the off, Nasir Hossain stays rooted to the crease and blocks

52.4

Ajmal to Rahim, 1 run, full and on the leg, Rahim works it neatly to backward square leg for one

52.3

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Rahim gets back and taps it to short leg

52.2

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, tossed up and on the off, Rahim lunges forward and blocks well

52.1

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, sliding on from round the wicket, Rahim goes for the cut but misses, muted appeal from the keeper but it is turned down

Saeed Ajmal [9.0-1-37-0] is back into the attack

51.6

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, on the leg now and keeps a little low, Nasir Hossain manages to get his bat down in time to turn it on the legside

51.5

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, slow through the air and outside off, easily left alone

51.4

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, pushed through quicker and on the leg, Nasir Hossain is late on the shot and is hit on the thigh

51.3

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, tossed up again and on the off, Nasir Hossain pushes it back to Abdur Rehman

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, back of a length delivery angling in outside off, Nasir shoulders arms

48.4

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, leg byes, 1 run, short of length delivery on leg stump, Rahim looks to work it to the leg side but the ball thuds into the pads and they sneak another leg bye

48.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, short of length delivery on middle and off, Nasir hangs back and nudges it to short mid off the inside edge

48.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, another bumper on the stumps, Nasir ducks

48.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, Cheema starts off his second spell in the day with a short ball outside off, Nasir taps it to short cover off the back foot

Aizaz Cheema [13.0-2-51-2] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field now. Bangladesh have done really well here. Both batsmen are batting solidly and for the first time in this series, they are frustrating the Pakistani bowlers.

47.6

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, flatter delivery and curving in on the pads, Nasir works it to backward square leg

47.5

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, quicker delivery pushed through on the stumps, Nasir smothers it to the ground

47.4

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, flatter ball that Ajmal lands on a good length, breaks back in as Nasir goes back and punches it back to the bowler

47.3

Ajmal to Rahim, 1 run, flatter ball and it drifts back in, Rahim gets forward and pushes at it, the ball squirts off the inside edge to backward square leg

47.2

Ajmal to Rahim, FOUR, another cracking shot from Rahim, tossed up delivery outside off, Rahim stays forward and bends the back leg, slaps it to the sweeper cover boundary, this partnership is slowly boosting Bangladesh here

47.1

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flatter delivery and spinning back in on the off stump, Rahim goes back and defends it

46.6

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, good length ball around the off stump, Nasir drags his bat inside the line to leave it

46.5

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, shortish delivery just outside off, Nasir sways out of the line and leaves it

46.4

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, 2 runs, catch dropped by Azhar Ali at gully, very difficult chance but Pakistan need to take those, good length ball angled across outside off and gets it to kick up from the deck, Nasir gets forward and hangs his bat out, pushes at it uppishly as Azhar dives to his right, stretches out his right arm but he is unable to hold onto it and they take a couple

46.3

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Nasir drives it to short extra cover

46.2

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, three bouncers on the trot, Pakistan are definitely targetting Nasir with the short ball but he bends down

46.2

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, wide, Gul hurls a real effort bouncr, but he slides it down the leg side and the umpire signals a wide

46.1

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, short ball sliding across outside off, Nasir arches back and drops his wrists to leave it

45.6

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, quicker on the middle and leg stump, Rahim gets forward and pushes at it, the ball takes the inside edge and lobs over the short leg fielder, he runs after it but cannot get it as the ball falls to the ground

45.5

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Rahim pushes it to the off side

45.4

Ajmal to Rahim, FOUR, quicker ball from Ajmal but he slides this down the leg side, Rahim uses the pace and glances it to fine leg for a boundary, fifty partnership up between these two

45.3

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flatter ball and it holds its line outside off, Rahim taps it to point

45.2

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, looped up delivery just outside off, Nasir pushes it to mid on as the fielder slides to his left to keep it down to a single

45.1

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, tossed up delivery on middle and off, Nasir defends it off the front foot

44.6

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, full pitched ball on the stumps, Rahim nicely gets behind it and blocks it back to the bowler

44.5

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, short of length ball angling across just outside off, Rahim covers the angle and stays back to defend it to short cover

44.4

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, Gul comes round the wicket and bangs the bouncer on the stumps, Rahim ducks underneath, Pakistan look to be frustrated here

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, full ball on the off stump, Rahim plonks his front foot across and pushes it back to Gul

44.1

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Rahim hangs back and dabs it to point

43.6

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, 2 runs, looped up delivery on the middle and leg stump, Nasir clips it to deep square leg and he runs hard for a couple, reaches his maiden TestFIFTY, superb effort from Nasir and the Mirpur crowd roar in delight

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Nasir pushes it to mid off, the fielder tumbles to his right to stop it

43.3

Ajmal to Rahim, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Rahim gets forward and stabs at it with bat close to pad, gets an inside edge that rolls past short leg for a single

43.2

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, 3 runs, the doosra from Ajmal and Nasir struggled to pick it up, he pokes at it and the outside edge lands on the bounce to first slip, the slip catcher does not stop it and it rolls to fine leg for three runs, the fielder from third man had to run after it

43.1

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, flatter ball just outside off, gets forward and taps it to short cover

42.6

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, 3 runs, Pakistan will have to bat again, the yorker from Gul and it tails back in, but Nasir uses his wrists nicely and whips it to the deep mid wicket region, they take three comfortable runs

42.5

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, good length ball on middle and off, Nasir nudges it to the leg side

42.4

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, Gul is hurling those bumpers but Nasir is having no problems as he bends down and leaves it

42.3

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, short of a good length delivery just outside off, Nasir hangs back and pushes it to cover point

42.2

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, Gul hurls the bouncer on the stumps but Nasir ducks under

42.1

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Nasir goes on the backfoot and pats it to the off side

41.6

Ajmal to Rahim, leg byes, 2 runs, flatter ball from Ajmal but he sprays it down the leg side, Rahim looks to glance it to fine leg but the ball runs off the back pad and Gul keeps it down to a couple of leg byes

41.5

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, quicker ball pushed through just outside off, Rahim gets the bat close to the pad and dabs it to short cover

41.4

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flatter and fuller delivery outside off, driven to mid off

41.3

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Rahim gets forward and defends it solidly back to the bowler

41.2

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flatter delivery and holding its line on the stumps, Rahim makes room and plays it late, taps it to backward point

41.1

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Nasir gets forward and pushes it to the left of mid off, Cheema is a bit slow in getting there as they take the quick single, Ajmal and Adnan are not pleased with that effort

Saeed Ajmal [5.0-1-19-0] is back into the attack

40.6

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, full pitched ball on the stumps, Rahim drives it to mid on, tight bowling this from Gul but Pakistan have not managed to take early wickets

40.5

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, pitched up delivery outside off, Rahim pushes it to short cover

40.4

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, good length ball and keeping it on the stumps, Rahim goes right back and blocks it back to the bowler

40.3

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, full ball on middle and off, Rahim defends it to the off side

40.2

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, full ball in the channel outside off, Rahim shoulders arms

40.1

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, good length ball close to the off stump, Rahim pushes it to short cover

39.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, FOUR, Nasir is taking Cheema on here, short ball and darting back in outside off, Nasir stands tall and upper-cuts it over gully, blazes away to the third man fence

39.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, FOUR, edged but wide of 2nd slip, fuller length ball and it straightens at the last moment outside off, Nasir is drawn into the drive and he goes for it, gets an outside edge that flies past the right of Younis at second slip, the ball reaches the third man fence

39.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, short of length ball but not close to the off stump, Nasir watches it and shoulders arms

39.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, full pitched delivery outside off, Nasir gets forward and creams the drive to cover but he finds the fielder

39.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, good length ball outside the off stump, Nasir pushes it to point

39.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, Cheema stays wide of the crease and sharply angles in a back of a length delivery on middle and off, Nasir stays on the crease and blocks it

38.6

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, short of a good length and it veers back in a touch on middle, Rahim shows good defence and he taps it to short cover

38.5

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, another pacy bouncer from Gul on the stumps, Rahim ducks under

38.4

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, good length ball and around the off stump, Rahim defends it to the off side

38.3

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, Gul hangs the length back and keeps it close to the off stump, Rahim dabs it to point

38.2

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, back of a length delivery in the zone outside off, Rahim lifts his bat out of the way and leaves it

38.1

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, full ball and gets it to curl in a touch on the off stump line, Rahim solidly blocks it

37.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, Cheema really slows that delivery up, the ball hangs in the air for a long time and it comes down on a yorker length on off stump, Nasir watches it and lifts his bat to squeeze it back to the bowler

37.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, good length ball in the channel outside off, Nasir leaves it

37.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, a bumper from Cheema and it does not rise up as much as Nasir expected, he ducks

37.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Nasir punches it past cover but the fielder running to his left at extra cover prevents a single

37.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, short of length ball angled in outside off, Nasir easily leaves it

37.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, 2 runs, in the air but safe, back of a length delivery and gets it to nip away late, Nasir gets forward and closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge that goes over the head of the fielder at backward point, they take a streaky couple

36.6

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Rahim taps it to point

36.5

Umar Gul to Rahim, FOUR, edged but safe, the extra bounce is troubling Rahim here, short ball and around the off stump, Rahim stands tall and looks to get behind the line, the ball hits the bat high on the splice and it goes off the outside edge past gully and second slip for a boundary

36.4

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, a short ball directed towards the body of Rahim, he hops back and fends it uppishly to square leg, had a short leg being in place, Rahim would have been a goner

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, on a good length and it straightens off the deck, gets some extra bounce as Nasir drags his bat inside the line and leaves it

36.1

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, that is an absolute beaut from Gul, Nasir has been cut in half here, full ball on off and it cuts back in sharply, Nasir looks to defend but the ball sneak past his defences and the keeper takes it

35.6

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, good ball to end the over, sharp bouncer angled in on the body, Rahim stands tall and is surprised by the extra pace, he fends it to the ground

35.5

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, shortish ball outside off, Rahim angles the bat and pushes it to point

35.4

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, short ball angling in just outside off, Rahim drops his wrists and leaves it

35.3

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, fuller length ball but wide outside off, Rahim does not play at it

35.2

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, full ball and slanting in on off stump, Rahim dabs it to the off side

35.1

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, Cheema starts off with a full ball angling in on off stump and it straightens after pitching, Rahim gets forward and lets it go

Two slips and a gully in place as Cheema runs in.

Right, the players are coming out to the middle. Can Pakistan wrap up the innings before lunch? Will Bangladesh out up a fight? This is Sid V to take you through till lunch.

Pitch Report: This pitch has played really well. If the bowlers bend their backs, then they can get assistance. The pitch has not been damaged by the bowler's footmark and it is a very good pitch. Ranil Abeynaike says that there is a high clay content on this pitch and that is why this pitch is firm.

Update 09:30 AM IST: Play will start at 10:00 AM IST and lunch will be taken at 12:00 PM IST. Let us hope that there are no further delays.

Update 09:15 AM IST: It looks like we are in for that kind of day. There will be an inspection at 09:20 AM IST. We can only hope that there is no further delay.

Update 09:05 AM IST: The good news is that the covers have been removed and play will start at 09:20 AM IST.

Update 09:00 AM IST: Well, I was wrong. The fog is bad enough for play to be delayed. This is frustrating. The umpires were having a discussion and it looks like the conditions are not good enough for play.

Shakib: As a personal achievement, I am very happy. However, we are not in a good position but we are hoping that our lower order can bat for a longer time. I would love to see more people contributing. Pakistan are the best bowling attack in the sub-continent and I am very happy with the runs that I have got against this bowling attack. We need to survive the first session without losing any wickets. Rahim and Nasir Hossain are established batsmen and we are confident that they can do the job.

Well, the news coming out is that play will start in about 20 minutes time.

Welcome to the final day of Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh. Bangladesh have registered a blank in the win column and it looks all set to continue today. Bangladesh have lost half their side without wiping out the deficit. Pakistan will hope to pick up the remaining wickets in a hurry and seal the Test series. There is no news from the ground regarding the start of play. Fog has played its role in the first four days and we don't have any updates whether fog is going to delay the start of today's play as well.

Pakistan's day again. They batted well at the start of the day's play, and despite a 6 wicket haul by Shakib, the visitors finished with a lead of 132. Pakistan then rocked the hosts by picking up 5 wickets. Gul and Cheema were the pick of the bowlers with 2 wickets each. Bangladesh batsmen will have to bat really well tomorrow to save this Test. Pakistan look firm favourites. Join us tomorrow at 8:50 IST to find out what happens. Till then, it's goodbye and goodnight from all of us here.

The umpires are discussing something. Surely not the dinner menu. Stumps have been called.

34.6

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, tosses this one on the off stump, Nasir Hossain pushes it back to the bowler

This should be the last ball before Stumps

34.5

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, floats this one up on the off stump, Nasir Hossain defends it to the off side

34.4

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, FOUR, lovely shot from Nasir Hossain. It was just a fraction short on the pads, Nasir Hossain gets back and pulls it to deep square leg region for a boundary.

34.3

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, flatter on the pads, Nasir Hossain works it to the leg side

34.2

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, flatter on the stumps, Nasir Hossain defends it off the backfoot

34.1

Ajmal to Rahim, 1 run, turns a tossed up delivery to backward square leg fielder for a single

33.6

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, shorter in length, Nasir Hossain defends it off the backfoot to the bowler

33.5

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, pushed through quicker on the leg stump, Nasir Hossain dabs it off the backfoot

33.4

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, tosses this one on the leg stump, Nasir Hossain defends it to the leg side

33.3

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, pushes it quicker, Nasir Hossain defends it off the backfoot

33.2

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, 1 run, floats this one outside off, Rahim guides it to third man for a single

33.1

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Rahim gets forward and defends

32.6

Ajmal to Rahim, 1 run, floated up outside off, Rahim drives it through cover for a single

32.5

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, gets well forward to a tossed up delivery and defends solidly

32.4

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, pushes a tossed up delivery on th pads to the square leg region, single taken

32.3

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, well tossed up on off stump, Nasir Hossain defends it off the backfoot

32.2

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, flights it on the off stump, Nasir Hossain defends it to the cover region

32.1

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, 2 runs, floated up on the leg stump, Nasir Hossain glances it to fine leg for a couple

The lights have taken full effect on the ground

31.6

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, FOUR, well tossed up outside off, Rahim gets forward and drives it beautifully through the covers. He has placed it to perfection and the ball rolls over the boundary rope

31.5

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, pushed through quicker on the off stump, Rahim defends it off the backfoot

31.4

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, floated up on the leg stump, Rahim defends it in front of the stumps

31.3

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, slow loopy delivery on the stumps, Rahim defends it off the front foot

31.2

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, a bit too much flight, Nasir Hossain takes it on the full and drives it down to long off

31.1

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, flatter outside off, Nasir Hossain defends it to the off side

30.6

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, goes deep in the crease and defends a delivery which is pushed through quicker.

30.5

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Rahim defends it off the front foot

30.4

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, loopy delivery on the stumps, Rahim gets behind it and defends

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, out Caught by Azhar Ali!! Cheema is the man. That's his second wicket, what a spell of bowling. It was on a good length outside off again, just hinted away from the batsman. Shakib gets forward and looks to drive, gets a thick outside edge which is taken by Azhar Ali at gully. 5th wicket down, it's the main man who is back in the hut. Shakib Al Hasan c Azhar Ali b Aizaz Cheema 6(16) [4s-1]

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

28.1

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, good length delivery outside off, Shakib Al Hasan looks to get on the front foot and drive, misses it

27.6

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, flat and straight on the stumps, Nasir Hossain pushes it off the backfoot

27.5

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, slow loopy delivery on the pads, Nasir Hossain works it to the leg side

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, floated up on the stumps, Nasir Hossain gets forward and defends

25.4

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, FOUR, gives this one a bit more air, Nasir Hossain takes a step forward and drives it uppishly past the cover fielder. There is no fielder in the deep and that's a boundary

25.3

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, well tossed up outside off, Nasir Hossain drives it to cover

25.2

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, straighter floater on middle, Nasir Hossain defends it back to the bowler

25.1

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, 2 runs, tossed up on the pads, Nasir Hossain gets forward and drives it through the midwicket region for a couple

24.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Nasir Hossain drives it through the covers for a single

24.5

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, good length delivery on the off stump, Shakib Al Hasan looks to force it through the covers, gets an inside edge which rolls to deep square leg , single taken

24.4

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short of length delivery angled down the leg side, Shakib Al Hasan ducks under it. Adnan Akmal has to move to his right to collect it

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, floated up on middle, Nasir Hossain gets forward and defends it to the off side

23.3

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, taps a flatter delivery to the cover point region and scampers across for a single

23.2

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, drifts on the pads, Nasir Hossain turns it to backward square leg for a single

23.1

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, floated up on the stumps, Nasir Hossain defends it off the front foot

22.6

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, back of a length delivery angling away, Shakib Al Hasan defends it to the extra cover fielder

22.5

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short of length delivery down the leg side, Shakib Al Hasan ducks under it.

22.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Nasir Hossain goes on the backfoot and punches it through the covers for a single

22.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, FOUR, DROPPED!! On a good length and outside off, Nasir Hossain looks to play away from the body and gets a thick outside edge. It goes high above Younis Khan at second slip, he gets a hand to it, but it rolls away to the boundary ropes.

22.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Nasir Hossain defends it to the cover region

Shakib Al Hasan, left handed bat, comes to the crease

22.1

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, out Caught by Abdur Rehman!! 4th wicket down for Bangladesh. It was a shorter delivery outside off and Mahmudullah looked to pull it. The ball was seaming away and he got a thick edge which lobbed up to the third man region. Rehman got under it nicely and took a good catch. Mahmudullah goes after playing a really good knock. Mahmudullah c Abdur Rehman b Aizaz Cheema 32(50) [4s-5 6s-1]

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

21.6

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, floated up straighter one outside off, left alone by Nasir Hossain

21.5

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, flat and short on the leg stump, Nasir Hossain gets on the backfoot and turns it to midwicket

21.4

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, flatter on the pads, Nasir Hossain looks to defend and is hit on the pads. Loud appeal from the bowler, but it would have gone down the leg side

21.3

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, floated up on the stumps, Nasir Hossain drives it back to the bowler

21.2

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, short and wide outside off, Nasir Hossain cuts it fiercely to the point fielder

21.1

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, floated up on the stumps, Nasir Hossain defends it off the front foot to the cover region

Drinks are on the field now

20.6

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, bouncer on the body, Mahmudullah looks to pull and the ball hits his body. Adnan Akmal misses the take and the ball almost hits the helmet lying beside him.

20.5

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Mahmudullah gets on the backfoot and cuts it past the point fielder for a boundary. Super shot from Mahmudullah, he has played a lot of good looking strokes

20.4

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, short of length delivery on the body, Mahmudullah ducks and the ball hits his shoulder. It lobs up in front of the keeper who dives forward and takes it on the full

20.3

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, good length delivery outside off, Mahmudullah looks to drive and is beaten.

20.2

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, short and on the off stump, Mahmudullah pulls it to midwicket

20.1

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Mahmudullah defends it to the bowler

19.6

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, 1 run, tossed up on the leg stump, Mahmudullah plays it down to long on for a single

19.5

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, 2 runs, straighter on the stumps, Mahmudullah turns it to midwicket for a couple

19.4

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, a touch flatter on the off stump, Mahmudullah is solid in defence

19.3

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, tossed up outside off, Mahmudullah presses forward and defends it to the off side

19.2

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, floated up on the leg stump, Mahmudullah gets forward and defends it

19.1

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, slow away spinner outside off, Mahmudullah pushes it away from his body to cover

18.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, FOUR, good length delivery outside off, Nasir Hossain drives it on the up through the covers. He has timed it really well and it races through the covers for a boundary

18.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Nasir Hossain is not interested in playing at that.

18.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, short and seaming in, Nasir Hossain looks to cut and almost chops it onto his stumps.

18.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Nasir Hossain looks to play it through the covers, but the ball hits the inside part of the bat to the leg side

18.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Nasir Hossain gets on his backfoot and drives it to cover

18.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, short of length delivery outside off, left alone by Nasir Hossain

Aizaz Cheema [4.0-0-22-0] is back into the attack

17.6

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, SIX, lovely footwork from Mahmudullah. Dances down the track and lofts a straighter delivery over the mid on fielder. He has timed it exceptionally well and it goes over the ropes for a maximum

17.5

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, gets forward and drives a fuller delivery to mid off

17.4

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, slow delivery on the pads, Mahmudullah plays it with soft hands to the leg side

17.3

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, floated up on the stumps, Mahmudullah comes on the front foot and defends

17.2

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, flatter and shorter outside off, Mahmudullah cuts it to point

17.1

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, floated up on the pads, Mahmudullah flicks it to the square leg fielder

16.6

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, gets well forward to a tossed up delivery and defends it solidly

16.5

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, floated up on the pads, Nasir Hossain drives it to mid on

16.4

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, a touch quicker on the pads, Nasir Hossain turns it to the backward square leg region.

16.3

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, goes around the wicket, bowls a tossed up delivery outside off, Nasir Hossain drives it to mid off

16.2

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, FOUR, short and turning into the stumps, Nasir Hossain romps back and punches it through the covers. No fielder in the deep and Nasir Hossain gets a boundary

16.1

Ajmal to Nasir Hossain, no run, low full toss on the stumps, Nasir Hossain plays it meekly to the mid on fielder

15.6

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, shorter on the stumps, Nasir Hossain swivels and pulls it into the vacant midwicket region for a single

15.5

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, straighter delivery on the off stump, Nasir Hossain defends it to the gully region

15.4

Abdur Rehman to Nasir Hossain, no run, floated up way outside off, Nasir Hossain comes forward and lets it go through

Nasir Hossain, right handed bat, comes to the crease

15.3

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, out Bowled!! Rehman strikes and the crowd is silenced. Nothing delivery, it was tossed up and was straight on middle, kept a bit low, Nazimuddin looked to defend and missed it completely. It sneaks through bat and pad and crashes into the stumps. Pakistan have broken through. Nazimuddin b Abdur Rehman 12(42) [4s-2]

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

15.2

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, no run, floated up on the off stump, it turns away a bit and Nazimuddin defends it to the off side

15.1

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, no run, flatter delivery outside off , Nazimuddin pokes at it and is beaten

14.6

Ajmal to Mahmudullah, 2 runs, flatter on the pads, Mahmudullah plays a late cut from the off stump past the short third man fielder. Gets a couple.

14.5

Ajmal to Mahmudullah, no run, floated up outside off, Mahmudullah watches the ball closely and defends

14.4

Ajmal to Mahmudullah, no run, looks to make room, it turns in sharply and Mahmudullah is forced to defend it

14.3

Ajmal to Mahmudullah, no run, flighted up off break on the middle stump, Mahmudullah plays it with the turn to the leg side

14.2

Ajmal to Mahmudullah, no run, and now, gets well forward to a tossed up delivery outside off and defends it

14.1

Ajmal to Mahmudullah, FOUR, what a welcome to the bowling crease for Ajmal. Mahmudullah comes down the track and plays it powerfully down the ground for a boundary. It thuds into the advertisment hoardings

Saeed Ajmal, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

13.6

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, no run, this one is given more air by Abdur Rehman, Nazimuddin gets well forward and defends it

13.5

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, no run, well tossed up on the stumps, defended solidly by Nazimuddin

13.4

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, no run, floated up just outside off, Nazimuddin lets it go through to the keeper

13.3

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, no run, floated up on the stumps, Nazimuddin comes on the front foot and defends solidly

13.2

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, no run, stays in his crease and dabs a straighter delivery on the off stump past the silly point fielder

13.1

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, no run, well tossed up on the pads, Nazimuddin plunges forward and defends

12.6

Umar Gul to Mahmudullah, FOUR, these two batsmen are dealing in boundaries. On a good length and outside off, Mahmudullah comes forward to drive and gets a thick outside edge which flies through the gap in between slips and gully for a boundary. Streaky

12.5

Umar Gul to Mahmudullah, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Mahmudullah pushes it off the front foot to mid on

12.4

Umar Gul to Mahmudullah, no run, back of a length delivery on the body, Mahmudullah defends it to the leg side

12.3

Umar Gul to Mahmudullah, FOUR, and he bowls a loose ball. Fuller on the pads, Mahmudullah rolls his wrists and plays it through the backward square leg region. It beats the fielder and makes the boundary

12.2

Umar Gul to Mahmudullah, no run, bouncer pitched outside off stump, Mahmudullah ducks under it

12.1

Umar Gul to Mahmudullah, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Mahmudullah defends it to the leg side

11.6

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, no run, straighter delivery on the stumps, Nazimuddin plays it back to the bowler

11.5

Abdur Rehman to Nazimuddin, no run, comes on the front foot and defends a straighter delivery to short leg

11.4

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, 1 run, flatter on the pads, Mahmudullah dabs it to backward square leg for a single

11.3

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, tossed up invitingly and spins across Mahmudullah who is beaten by the turn.

11.2

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, floated up on middle, Mahmudullah presses forward and defends

11.1

Abdur Rehman to Mahmudullah, no run, floated up outside off, Mahmudullah pushes it to cover

10.6

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, FOUR, back of a length delivery outside off, Nazimuddin drives on the up past the cover point fielder for another gorgeous boundary. He has played 2 good looking shots, Bangladesh will hope that he can continue in the same vein

10.5

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, it seams away past the batsman who lets it go through to the keeper

10.4

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Nazimuddin stays in his crease and prods at it.

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, good length delivery angled into the off stump, Mahmudullah plants his front foot forward and plays it back to the bowler

7.4

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, responds with a pacy bouncer, Mahmudullah ducks under it, it goes well over the head of Mahmudullah

7.3

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, good length delivery on the body, Mahmudullah taps it to the leg side. Looks for a single, but Aizaz Cheema is quick on his follow through

7.2

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, FOUR, good looking stroke from Mahmudullah. It was just a touch short on the off stump, Mahmudullah gets on his toes and short arm jabs it through the square leg region. It was reminiscent of the West Indies batsman, he gets 4 runs.

7.1

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, runs in hard and bowls it fuller outside off, Mahmudullah gets forward and plays it back to the bowler

6.6

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, back of a length delivery on the body, Nazimuddin jumps up and dabs it to the leg side

6.5

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, 2 runs, this one is angled in, Nazimuddin flicks it past the midwicket fielder. Ajmal chases it aggresively and keeps it down to two.

6.4

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, fuller length away swinger, Nazimuddin presses forward and pushes it straight to the bowler

6.3

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, good delivery from Umar Gul, bowls this on a good length outside off, left alone by Nazimuddin.

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, it angles in and nips away, Nazimuddin has a waft at that and is beaten.

Gul on hat-trick

5.6

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, angles this onto middle stump from wide of the crease, Mahmudullah defends it to the leg side

5.5

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Mahmudullah presses forward in defence and is once again beaten

5.4

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, no run, invites the batsman to drive, full and wide outside off, Mahmudullah drives lethargically and is beaten.

5.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nazimuddin, 1 run, good length delivery on the body, Nazimuddin tucks it to deep square leg for a single

5.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nazimuddin, no run, back of a length delivery swinging in by a long way from outside off, left alone by Nazimuddin

5.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nazimuddin, no run, starts off with a good length delivery way outside off, left alone by Nazimuddin

Right, the players are back onto the field. Nazimuddin will be partnered by the new batsman, Mahmudullah

Bangladesh started off positively, but they lost 2 wickets in 2 balls and suddenly Bdesh find themselves in a precarious position. They still trail 108 runs and with the pitch assisting the spinners, a huge task is ahead of them. Do join us in about 15 minutes for the last session...

4.6

Umar Gul to Nafees, out Lbw!! Another one, Gul takes 2-in2 here, lands it on a length and gets it to shape back in sharply, Nafees went back to defend, but misses the late in-swing and is trapped right in front of the stumps, it looked like going over the stumps, but Doctrove had no doubt about it, so Bangladesh on a back foot after starting off positively. Nafees lbw b Umar Gul 0(1)

Umar Gul to Nafees, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

4.5

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, out Caught by Misbah-ul-Haq!! What a comeback by Gul, but Tamim Iqbal looks unhappy with the decision, it was banged in short and well directed on the body, Tamim Iqbal attempts the pull shot and it looked like it went off his helmet towards first slip, where Misbah takes an easy catch, Doctrove raised his finger immediately, but I need replays to confirm whether he had edged it, infact replays suggest it went off the back of the helmet, Tamim gets a tough decision, just when he was looking dangerous. Tamim Iqbal c Misbah-ul-Haq b Umar Gul 21(19) [4s-5]

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

4.4

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR, Gorgeous shot! He's playing very positively in this innings, overpitched and on the stumps, Tamim Iqbal presents full face of the bat and punches it down to long on, holds the pose too for the camera

4.3

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, angling in from back of a length, Tamim Iqbal is hit high on the pads

4.2

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, pitched up and on off, Tamim Iqbal mistimes a drive to mid on

Aizaz Cheema to Nazimuddin, no run, tailing in sharply from outside off, Nazimuddin defends it to the off side

3.5

Aizaz Cheema to Tamim Iqbal, 1 run, banged in short and well directed on the body, Tamim Iqbal rides the bounce and plays it well to fine leg

3.4

Aizaz Cheema to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR, This one went like a rocket! Short and wide outside off, enough width on offer, Tamim Iqbal stands tall and plays a fierce cut shot past the fielder to deep backward point

3.3

Aizaz Cheema to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR, another boundary, confident start from Bangladesh, full and tailing into the stumps, Tamim Iqbal drives, but the ball takes the inside half of the bat and goes away to deep mid wicket

3.2

Aizaz Cheema to Tamim Iqbal, no run, he played this with a closed bat-face, full and on off, Tamim Iqbal gets a leading edge towards mid off

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, back of a length outside off and shaping away, Nazimuddin lifts his bat and lets it go

2.5

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, leg byes, 1 run, full and shaping into the pads, Tamim Iqbal misses out on the clip shot and sneaks a leg bye

2.4

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, full and pushed across him, Tamim Iqbal gets forward and pushes it to covers

2.3

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, 1 run, he's off the mark, Nazimuddin works a incoming delivery to mid wicket

2.2

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, lovely delivery, lands it on a length just outside off and it moves away late, Nazimuddin was drawn forward, but the late movement beats the outside edge

2.1

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, full and angling in, Nazimuddin defends it to the off side

Surprisingly Misbah didn't start with Hafeez!

1.6

Aizaz Cheema to Tamim Iqbal, no run, another loud appeal, but again it was pitched outside the leg stump, Tamim Iqbal is struck on the pads, the umpire turns it down

1.5

Aizaz Cheema to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR, pitched up and in the slot, Tamim Iqbal gets to the pitch of the ball and thumps it down the ground to long on, it just went past the diving mid on fielder

1.4

Aizaz Cheema to Tamim Iqbal, no run, another loud appeal, but this one pitched outside the leg stump, again angled across the left hander, Tamim Iqbal is struck on the pads, Tarapore immediately shakes his head

1.3

Aizaz Cheema to Tamim Iqbal, no run, full and pushed across the left hander, Tamim Iqbal gets forward and lets it go through

1.2

Aizaz Cheema to Tamim Iqbal, no run, fullish delivery on middle, Tamim Iqbal drives it down on the track, but well stopped by the bowler in his follow-through

1.1

Aizaz Cheema to Tamim Iqbal, no run, full and angled across him, Tamim Iqbal gets forward and defends it solidly

0.6

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, big shout, but turned down, full and tailing in sharply, Nazimuddin falls over and is struck on the pads, that was missing leg easily

0.5

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, short and wide outside off, Nazimuddin tempted to play the cut shot, but leaves it alone in the end

0.4

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and moving away, Nazimuddin lifts his bat and lets it go

0.3

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, much better this time, again angling away from a length, Nazimuddin gets forward and shoulders arms

0.2

Umar Gul to Nazimuddin, no run, tentative poke! Length delivery just outside off and it shapes away a bit, Nazimuddin plays it away from his body and the ball just went past the outside edge

0.1

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, byes, 1 run, starts off poorly, full and well down the leg side, Adnan dives full length to his right and saves some runs for the team

Tamim Iqbal and Nazimuddin are at the crease. Tamim Iqbal is on strike. Umar Gul will open the attack

Finally Bangladesh have bundled out Pakistan after conceding a lead of 132. The pitch is offering some turn and bounce and it will be interesting how the Bangldeshi batsmen will counter the Pak spinners. Shakib was clearly the pick of the bowlers, taking 6 wickets for 82 runs and he bowled about 23 overs on the trot. Join us in a while for the Bangladeshi innings which will be a tricky short session as tea is fast approaching....

154.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, out Stumped!! Six wickets for Shakib, what a performance from him, this is also the best bowling figures for a Bangladeshi bowler against Pak, flatter and quicker on the leg stump, Adnan Akmal came down the track and missed it completely, Rahim had all the time in the world to effect the stumping, but he misses it initially and whips the bails off the second attempt. Adnan Akmal st Rahim b Shakib Al Hasan 53(108) [4s-7]

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!

154.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, well tossed up on middle, Adnan Akmal plunges forward and defends it

154.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Aizaz Cheema, 1 run, again drifting into the pads, Aizaz Cheema plays it to short fine leg

154.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Aizaz Cheema, no run, on the pads again, Aizaz Cheema plays down the wrong line and the ball goes off the pads towards first slip

154.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Aizaz Cheema, no run, drifting in from outside off, Aizaz Cheema blocks it solidly off the front foot

153.6

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, he couldn't get the single, pitched outside off and turning away, Adnan Akmal slaps it across the line towards midwicket, but straight to the fielder

153.5

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, oh it missed the leg stump by a whisker, quicker and flatter on the leg stump, it keeps a bit low, Adnan Akmal gets down to sweep and misses it, it just missed the stumps

153.4

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Adnan Akmal jumps down the track and drives it back to the bowler

153.3

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, FOUR, atlast gets to his maiden fifty in Tests, kisses the turf and is being applauded by his team-mates, well flighted once again, Adnan Akmal comes down the track and looks to clear long off, but mistimes it completely, but still manages to clear the deep extra cover rope, crucial knock from him

153.2

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, floated up again, Adnan Akmal comes down the track and almost yorks himself

153.1

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, flighted delivery on off, Adnan Akmal defends it to the off side

Elias Sunny [26.0-4-91-1] is back into the attack

Shakib becomes the first Bangladeshi player to score a century and take 5 wickets in a match.

152.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Aizaz Cheema, no run, He survives! Flatter and shorter on the stumps, Aizaz Cheema carefully defends it to the off side

Aizaz Cheema, right handed bat, comes to the crease

152.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Ajmal, out Bowled!! Fifer for Shakib, poor shot selection from Ajmal, fired in full on off, it was too full for the sweep shot, but Ajmal went through with the shot and drags it onto the stumps, this is his 9th 5-wicket haul for Shakib, superb bowler. Ajmal b Shakib Al Hasan 0(2)

Shakib Al Hasan to Ajmal, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

152.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Ajmal, no run, the arm ball, which comes in with the angle, Ajmal plunges forward and blocks it

152.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, fired in full on middle, Adnan Akmal drives it down to long on

Saeed Ajmal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

152.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar Gul, out Caught by Sunny!! They have broken this stand, well tossed up delivery on middle, Umar Gul was attempting a big hoick over midwicket, but didn't quite get to the pitch of the ball and ends up slicing it high in the air towards mid on, where Sunny takes a well judged catch. Umar Gul c Sunny b Shakib Al Hasan 11(31) [4s-1]

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar Gul, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

152.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar Gul, no run, drifting in from outside off, Umar Gul blocks it to the off side

151.6

Robiul Islam to Umar Gul, 1 run, shotish delivery well down the leg side, Umar Gul swivels and pulls it to fine leg

151.5

Robiul Islam to Umar Gul, no run, sharp bouncer on the stumps, Umar Gul ducks under it

151.4

Robiul Islam to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, banged in short on the stumps, Adnan Akmal attempts the hook shot to fine leg, but top edges it and it landed safely

151.3

Robiul Islam to Adnan Akmal, no run, pitched up delivery on middle, Adnan Akmal pushes it back to the bowler, who out of frustration hits the stumps direct at the striker's end

151.2

Robiul Islam to Adnan Akmal, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Adnan Akmal gets right behind the line and defends it

151.1

Robiul Islam to Adnan Akmal, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Adnan Akmal stays back and defends it

150.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar Gul, no run, fired in full on middle, Umar Gul blocks it off the front foot

150.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar Gul, no run, drifting in from outside off, Umar Gul defends it back to the bowler

150.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, angling into the pads, Adnan Akmal nudges it to square leg and sets off for a quick single, an accurate throw at the striker's end would have been close

Sunny to Umar Gul, no run, flighted outside off and turning away, Umar Gul shapes in to cut and misses it

147.2

Sunny to Umar Gul, no run, fired in full on middle, Umar Gul blocks it off the front foot

147.1

Sunny to Umar Gul, no run, well tossed up on middle, Umar Gul presses forward and blocks it

146.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, fired in full on middle, Adnan Akmal drives it back to the bowler

146.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Adnan Akmal defends it to the off side

146.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, FOUR, Another elegant shot, well flighted outside off, inviting him for the drive, Adnan Akmal obliges and plays a spanking drive through deep extra cover, this is also his highest Test score

146.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar Gul, 1 run, fired in full on middle, Umar Gul gets a leading edge towards mid off, but a poor effort from Shakib Al Hasan

146.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar Gul, no run, drifting into the pads, Umar Gul defends it to the off side

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Adnan Akmal defends it to the off side

145.5

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, loud appeal is turned down, may be he's got some inside edge, no edge but it was missing off, pitches it on middle and gets it to turn away a bit, Adnan Akmal attempts the sweep shot and is struck on the pads, but replays suggest it was spinning away

145.4

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, gets a good stride forward and blocks it to the off side

145.3

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, pushed through quicker on the stumps, Adnan Akmal blocks it off the front foot

145.2

Sunny to Umar Gul, 1 run, flatter and shorter on the stumps, Umar Gul goes back and works it to backward square leg

145.1

Sunny to Umar Gul, no run, attempts the sweep shot and gets an under edge, which was dying on the keeper, he dived forward, but it fell just short of him

144.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it to covers

144.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, drifting into the pads, Adnan Akmal works it towards square leg

144.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, pitched on middle and turning away, Adnan Akmal defends it to the off side

144.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, FOUR, top shot! Well tossed up and turning away, Adnan Akmal makes room for himself, gets to the pitch of the ball and caresses it off the front foot to sweeper cover

144.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, too full down the leg side, Adnan Akmal plays the paddle sweep to short fine

144.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, drifting in from outside off, Adnan Akmal blocks it off the front foot

143.6

Sunny to Umar Gul, no run, gets a good stride forward and defends it to the off side

143.5

Sunny to Umar Gul, no run, fullish delivery on middle, Umar Gul was looking to play it to midwicket and gets a leading edge towards covers

143.4

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, comes well down the track and drives it down to long on

143.3

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, drifting in from outside off, Adnan Akmal plays it to the off side

143.2

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, good response from Sunny, pitched outside off and it turned away with some extra bounce, Adnan Akmal gets forward to defend and misses it

143.1

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, FOUR, he greets him with a boundary, poor delivery, too short and wide outside off, Adnan Akmal rocks back quickly and plays the fierce cut shot to deep backward point

Elias Sunny [23.0-4-84-1] is back into the attack

142.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar Gul, no run, well played by Gul, tossed up and turning away, Umar Gul leans forward and blocks it, solidly behind the line of the ball

142.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar Gul, no run, drifting in from outside off, Umar Gul plunges forward and defends it

142.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, fullish delivery again, Adnan Akmal gets forward and eases it down to long off

142.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, nicely bowled, well tossed up on middle, Adnan Akmal gets forward to defend and the ball goes off the leading edge towards point

Nasir Hossain to Umar Gul, 1 run, drags it short this time, Umar Gul pulls it to deep mid wicket, just a single

141.4

Nasir Hossain to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, floated up on the pads, Adnan Akmal gets forward and drives it to mid on

141.3

Nasir Hossain to Umar Gul, 1 run, pitched outside off and turning in, Umar Gul pushes it to backward point

141.2

Nasir Hossain to Umar Gul, no run, oh he almost lobbed it back to the bowler, tossed up generously, Umar Gul closed the bat-face early and the leading edge fell short of the bowler

141.1

Nasir Hossain to Umar Gul, no run, tossed up and turning in, Umar Gul presses forward and defends it

140.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, well tossed up again, Adnan Akmal defends it off the front foot

140.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, gets a good stride forward and defends it to the off side

140.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, 2 runs, touch shorter and on the pads, Adnan Akmal works it to backward square leg for a well-run couple, the fielder in the deep was caught napping!

140.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, well tossed up on the stumps, Adnan Akmal plunges forward and defends it down on the track

140.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar Gul, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, Umar Gul flicks it to short fine leg

Umar Gul, right handed bat, comes to the crease

140.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Abdur Rehman, out Caught by Mahmudullah!! Atlast someone has taken a catch, but a terrific one it was, it was short and outside off, Abdur Rehman flashes hard at it, but the outside edge flew quickly towards the first slip and Mahmudullah was quick enough to pluck it with both hands moving to his left. Abdur Rehman c Mahmudullah b Shakib Al Hasan 24(30) [4s-5]

Shakib Al Hasan to Abdur Rehman, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

139.6

Nasir Hossain to Adnan Akmal, no run, turning in from outside off, Adnan Akmal defends it to the off side

139.5

Nasir Hossain to Adnan Akmal, no run, looks like the Bangladeshi fielders can't catch a cold also, another dropped chance, well tossed up on middle, Adnan Akmal comes down the track and flicks it uppishly towards short midwicket, where Sunny times his jump, but couldn't hold onto it

139.4

Nasir Hossain to Adnan Akmal, no run, looks like short leg has dropped a tough chance, no it went off the pads, turning in sharply from outside off, Adnan Akmal gets forward and looks to whip it away to the leg side, but it lobs off the pads towards short leg, who couldn't hold onto it

139.3

Nasir Hossain to Abdur Rehman, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, Abdur Rehman clips it to backward square leg

139.2

Nasir Hossain to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, well flighted on the stumps, Adnan Akmal comes down the track, but was beaten in the flight and gets a leading edge towards covers

139.1

Nasir Hossain to Adnan Akmal, no run, turning in from outside off, Adnan Akmal plays it towards short leg

Nasir Hossain [7.0-0-19-0] is back into the attack

138.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Abdur Rehman, no run, gets good stride forward and defends it to the off side

138.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Abdur Rehman, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Abdur Rehman defends it to the off side

138.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Abdur Rehman, FOUR, this is a poor effort from Robiul in the deep, it was short and on the stumps, Abdur Rehman pulls it to backward square leg, Robiul covered good ground from fine leg, but in the end lets the ball through his legs, pretty ordinary effort from him

138.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, drifting into the pads, Adnan Akmal works it to fine leg

138.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, fired in full on off, Adnan Akmal blocks it off the front foot

Mahmudullah to Abdur Rehman, no run, turning away from the left hander, Abdur Rehman plays it to the off side, end of a ordinary over from Mahmudullah

137.5

Mahmudullah to Abdur Rehman, FOUR, another poor delivery, too short outside off, Abdur Rehman had ample time to stay back and play the late-cut past the fielder to third man, back to back boundaries for Abdur Rehman

137.4

Mahmudullah to Abdur Rehman, FOUR, he's connected it this time, poor delivery though, way too short outside off, Abdur Rehman rocks back and fetches it from way outside off and pulls it with utter disdain to deep mid wicket

137.3

Mahmudullah to Abdur Rehman, no run, well tossed up on middle, Abdur Rehman plunges forward and defends it

137.2

Mahmudullah to Abdur Rehman, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Abdur Rehman defends it to the off side

137.1

Mahmudullah to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, turning into the pads, Adnan Akmal works it to deep square leg

136.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Abdur Rehman, no run, this one turned in quickly, Abdur Rehman blocks it off the back foot

Shakib Al Hasan to Abdur Rehman, no run, turning in from outside off, Abdur Rehman plunges forward and defends it

136.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Abdur Rehman, no run, aggressive intent from Abdur Rehman, but he fails to connect it, it was tossed up generously on the stumps, Abdur Rehman charges down the track and misses out on the slog sweep

136.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Abdur Rehman, no run, short and turning into the pads, Abdur Rehman works it to square leg

136.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, drifting into the pads, Adnan Akmal works it to backward square leg

135.6

Mahmudullah to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Adnan Akmal comes down the track and mistimes it to mid on

135.5

Mahmudullah to Adnan Akmal, no run, tossed up on off, Adnan Akmal defends it to the off side

135.4

Mahmudullah to Adnan Akmal, no run, Close call, not given by Tarapore, initially it looked out to me, but replays suggest he was struck just outside the line, this one turned in sharply from outside off, it beats Adnan Akmal's defensive prod and strikes him on the knee roll

135.3

Mahmudullah to Abdur Rehman, 1 run, touch shorter and turning away, Abdur Rehman guides it to short third man

135.2

Mahmudullah to Abdur Rehman, no run, shorter outside off, Abdur Rehman punches it off the back foot to covers

135.1

Mahmudullah to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, charges down the track and whips it to deep mid wicket, he played it well with the turn

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, speared in full on the pads, Adnan Akmal drives it towards mid on

132.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, quicker delivery just outside off, Adnan Akmal taps it to the off side and looks for a single, sent back

132.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, well flighted again, Adnan Akmal reaches to the pitch of the ball and drives it to covers

132.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, fired in full on middle, Adnan Akmal plunges forward and blocks it

132.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, slowed it down outside off, Adnan Akmal gets forward and mistimes it towards point

132.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Abdur Rehman, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Abdur Rehman drives it down to long on

131.6

Robiul Islam to Adnan Akmal, no run, pitched up and in the slot, Adnan Akmal drives it firmly to covers, but straight to the fielder

131.5

Robiul Islam to Adnan Akmal, FOUR, Streaky! Full and just outside off, Adnan Akmal was playing away from his body, but manages to play it with an angled bat and guides it past the gully fielder to third man

131.4

Robiul Islam to Adnan Akmal, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Adnan Akmal stands tall and cuts it to point, he missed out on that

131.3

Robiul Islam to Adnan Akmal, no run, full and tailing in late, Adnan Akmal presses forward and blocks it

131.2

Robiul Islam to Abdur Rehman, 1 run, full and on the pads, Abdur Rehman pushes it to mid on, 400 up for Pakistan

131.1

Robiul Islam to Abdur Rehman, no run, length delivery on off, Abdur Rehman stays back and defends it

130.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, again drifting in from outside off, Adnan Akmal plays it towards the leg side

130.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, pushed through quicker, Adnan Akmal was suprised by the bounce and misses it

130.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, 2 runs, once again shorter and quicker, Adnan Akmal goes back and plays the late-cut to square third man for a couple

130.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Adnan Akmal defends it to the onside

130.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, FOUR, Awesome timing from Akmal! It was flat and drifting into the stumps, Adnan Akmal goes back and whips it off his pads to deep mid wicket, the timing took it all the way to the boundary

130.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, touch shorter and outside off, Adnan Akmal cuts it to point

129.6

Robiul Islam to Abdur Rehman, no run, lands it on a length just outside off, Abdur Rehman shoulders arms, but he gets a good carry to the keeper

129.5

Robiul Islam to Abdur Rehman, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Abdur Rehman ducks under it

129.4

Robiul Islam to Abdur Rehman, FOUR, he's off the mark in a streaky fashion, once again it was full and pushed across him, Abdur Rehman plays it with an angled bat and runs it down to third man fence

Abdur Rehman, left handed bat, comes to the crease

129.3

Robiul Islam to Shafiq, out Lbw!! He's lucky this time, full and tailing in late, Shafiq plays down the wrong line and is struck on the pads, but it looked like it was slipping down the leg side, huge appeal and Tarapore raised his finger immediately, Shafiq is not at all happy, but has to make the long walk to the pavillion, Bangadesh have struck early after the break. Shafiq lbw b Robiul Islam 42(101) [4s-5]

Robiul Islam to Shafiq, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

129.2

Robiul Islam to Adnan Akmal, leg byes, 1 run, angling into the pads, Adnan Akmal misses out on the clip shot and is struck on the pads

129.1

Robiul Islam to Adnan Akmal, no run, Excellent delivery, this one swung away late, Adnan Akmal was shaping it to drive it down the wicket, but he was attempting the shot without much footwork, in the end he was beaten all ends up!

128.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, slowed it down a bit, Shafiq comes well down the track and pads it away

128.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, fired in full on off, Shafiq drives it towards mid off, well stopped by Shakib Al Hasan

128.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, pushed through quicker, Shafiq pushes it back to the bowler

128.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, tossed up delivery on middle, Adnan Akmal gets forward and works it to mid wicket

Robiul Islam to Adnan Akmal, no run, starts off with a short pitched delivery, Adnan Akmal sways out of the line

We are all set to resume. Robiul will start the proceedings after the break.

Bangladesh have bowled well in this session but they were let down by their fielders. Misbah was dropped by Shahadat and Robiul as he went past his fifty. Shafiq was dropped by Mahmudullah as Pakistan made good progress. Will Pakistan up the scoring rate in the next session? Can Bangladesh bowl them out before the lead grows to sizeable proportions. Join us at 11:40 AM IST for the second session.

126.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, quicker ball on the stumps and Shafiq smothers it to the ground, that will be lunch at Mirpur

126.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, 2 runs, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq gets forward and pushes at it, gets an outside edge that rolls safely to third man for a couple, Shakib yanks his head back in disappointment

126.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, slightly short delivery and it comes on slowly to Shafiq, he stays back and pushes it back to the bowler

126.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, flatter ball angling in on leg stump, Shafiq gets forward and gets hit on the pads, muted appeal for an LBW but that going down the leg side

126.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, quicker ball drifting in on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq defends it

126.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, flatter ball pushed through on middle and it breaks away, Shafiq stays back and pushes it to point

125.6

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, FOUR, nicely played by Adnan, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Adnan bends down and sweeps it past the keeper to fine leg, Mahmudullah gives chase but he cannot stop it as the ball trickles to the ropes

125.5

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, Sunny gives this loopy delivery some air outside off, Adnan sizes up the drive and drills it to the left of the bowler, Sunny dives and palms it to the off side

125.4

Sunny to Adnan Akmal, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Adnan gets forward and defends it to the off side

125.3

Sunny to Shafiq, 1 run, low dipping full toss on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq lunges forward and bunts it to long on

125.2

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flighted delivery around the off stump, Shafiq dabs it to point

125.1

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Shafiq blocks it

Sunny continues to have problems with the popping crease as he aborts his delivery stride for the sixth time.

124.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, 1 run, Shakib roars out in frustration as he floats a full delivery on the pads, Shafiq works it to backward square leg

124.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, quicker ball pushed through on the off stump, Shafiq stays on the crease and blocks it

124.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, full and flatter on the stumps, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler

124.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, slightly short from Shakib on the middle and leg stump, Adnan swats it to mid wicket

124.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Adnan defends it

124.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, 2 runs, quicker ball and spinning away just outside off, Adnan gets forward and pushes at it, the thick edge goes to the ground and goes past second slip, rolls to third man for another brace

123.6

Sunny to Shafiq, 2 runs, catch dropped by Mahmudullah, fifth catch that they have dropped in the Pakistan innings, this delivery kicks up from a fullish length outside off, Shafiq looks to guide it to third man but gets surprised by the extra bounce, the ball takes the outside edge and it goes quickly to Mahmudullah at first slip, he is late in reacting and he spills the chance, rolls to third man for a couple

123.5

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, looped up delivery and it spins away outside off, Shafiq lets it go

123.4

Sunny to Shafiq, 2 runs, flatter ball on the pads, Shafiq nudges it to mid wicket, it goes into the gap and they run hard for a couple

123.3

Sunny to Shafiq, FOUR, oh dear, Sunny slipped as he delivered that, he loses his balance and floats a juicy full toss on the pads, Shafiq gets forward and whacks it to the deep mid wicket fence

123.2

Sunny to Shafiq, 2 runs, tossed up ball just outside off, Shafiq strides forward and lap sweeps it to fine leg for a couple

123.1

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, that is an absolute ripper from Sunny, flighted delivery on leg stump, Shafiq looks to cover the line and defend, but the ball grips the surface and spins across the defences of Shafiq sharply, he gets beaten all ends up

122.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, flighted delivery and it dips on Adnan, he slaps it to cover without any timing

122.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, looped up delivery and Shakib bowls it slower through the air, Adnan watches it and blocks it

122.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, flatter ball on the off stump, Adnan pats it to short leg

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, 1 run, quicker ball on the stumps, Shafiq punches it to long off

121.6

Sunny to Shafiq, 1 run, flatter ball angling in on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq nudges it to backward square leg

121.5

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, full and flat delivery outside off, Shafiq dabs it to point, Shafiq thinks about a single but Adnan sends him back

Sunny has aborted this delivery twice now. He is clearly having problems here.

121.4

Sunny to Shafiq, FOUR, that should release the pressure, Sunny bowls this delivery short outside off, Shafiq rocks back and hammers the pull to the deep mid wicket fence

121.3

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Shafiq skips down the track and punches it to short extra cover

121.2

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, short ball and spinning away outside off, Shafiq cuts it to point but straight to the fielder, Shafiq is disappointed after playing that shot

121.1

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Shafiq comes down the track and squeezes it back to the bowler

120.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Adnan drills it back to the bowler, Shakib attempts the double bluff as he misfields and threatens to throw the stumps down at the striker's end

120.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, loud shout for an LBW but not given by umpire Doctrove, flatter delivery from Shakib and gets it to hold the line just outside off, Adnan plunges forward and attempts the sweep, gets hit on the pads as all the Bangladeshi fielders go up in appeal, but the ball hit the glove first

120.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, quicker ball on the middle and leg stump, Adnan taps it back to the bowler

120.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, flatter delivery angled in on the stumps, Adnan blocks it

120.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Adnan Akmal, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Adnan gets forward and dabs it to short cover

Adnan Akmal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

120.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, out Caught by Mahmudullah!! Shakib finally gets his man. He floats a nicely flighted delivery outside off, gets it to spin away as Misbah bends down and attempts the slog sweep, he swings at it hard but only manages to edge it to first slip where Mahmudullah takes a simple catch, not much of a celebration from Shakib but Misbah departs in the search of quick runs. Misbah-ul-Haq c Mahmudullah b Shakib Al Hasan 70(123) [4s-11]

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

119.6

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, slightly short outside off, Misbah cracks it to deep point off the back foot

Sunny once again aborts his delivery. He has been struggling for grip for the past half an hour or so.

119.5

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Misbah dead bats it to the ground

119.4

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, full and flatter ball on the off stump, Misbah defends it

119.3

Sunny to Shafiq, 1 run, quicker ball on the stumps, Shafiq gets forward and works it to square leg

119.2

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flighted delivery and bowls it a lot fuller down the leg side, Shafiq attempts the sweep but misses it, that ball was not far from the leg stump

119.1

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, Shafiq charges down the track and Sunny bowls it flatter outside off, Shafiq adjusts by covering the line and defending it to the ground

118.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, Shakib bowls this with a more round-arm action and he angles in a quick ball on leg stump, Misbah smothers it to the ground

118.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flighted delivery and it dips on Misbah, he pushes it back to the bowler

118.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, rare poor ball from Shakib, he bowls a low full toss on the pads and Misbah walks down to whip it to the wide long on fence

118.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flatter ball and spinning away just outside off, Misbah slices it to backward point

118.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, quicker ball on the stumps, Misbah defends it back to the bowler

118.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, loopy delivery on the middle and leg stump, Misbah is solid in defence

117.6

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, quicker ball just outside off, Shafiq taps it to point

117.5

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, tossed up ball on middle, Shafiq lunges forward and drives it to short cover

117.4

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flatter ball on the stumps, Shafiq defends it

117.3

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, slow and short delivery spinning away outside off, Shafiq makes room and cracks it to silly point, the fielder stopped it well

117.2

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, loud shout for an LBW but not given, tossed up delivery and drifting in on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq gets forward and presents the bat close to the pad, the ball hits the pad and Sunny appeals, but that ball was sliding down the leg side

117.1

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flatter delivery and going straight on the stumps, Shafiq punches it back to the bowler

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, tossed up delivery and it breaks away outside off, Shafiq leaves it

116.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, the arm ball from Shakib and pushes it through on the middle and leg stump, Misbah pushes at it and the ball rolls to deep square leg off the inside edge

116.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flatter delivery angled in on middle, Misbah plunges forward and blocks it

115.6

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, tossed up ball on the middle and leg stump and it spins away, Shafiq covers the spin and defends it

115.5

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, loopy delivery on the pads, Misbah turns it to square leg

115.4

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, oh dear, comical stuff from both Misbah and Sunny, Sunny loses his grip on the ball and he floats it on the other pitch, it bounces twice before Misbah runs after it and slaps it to short extra cover, but he finds the fielder, sheepish smile from Misbah, had he let it go, it would have been signalled a wide

115.3

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, Misbah is upping the ante here, another loopy delivery just outside off, Misbah again uses the reverse sweep, he waits a bit longer and he bends the back leg as he thumps it to third man

115.2

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, Misbah defends it to the ground

115.1

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Misbah is solidly behind the line and he taps it to the off side

114.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler

114.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, Shakib again bowls this delivery short outside off, Shafiq mistimes the cut to point

114.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, slightly short delivery outside off, Shafiq cracks it hard but cannot get it past silly point

114.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, in the air but safe, what must Shakib do to get a wicket? He floats flighted delivery down the leg side and it spins away at the last moment, Shafiq closes the bat face and gets a leading edge that just goes past silly point

114.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq punches it to mid on

114.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, Shakib bowls a full toss on the stumps, Shafiq dances down the track and slaps it back to the bowler who threatens to throw the stumps down at the striker's end

113.6

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, this time the other way around, full and slow delivery just outside off, Misbah again bends down and employs the reverse sweep, swings it to third man for another boundary

113.5

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, Pakistan are ahead in style, full and straight delivery just outside off, Misbah bends down and sweeps it to the deep square leg fence

113.4

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up delivery outside the off stump, Misbah taps it to backward point

113.3

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, Sunny gets this delivery to spin away outside off, Misbah carves it to point

113.2

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up delivery on off stump, Misbah defends it

113.1

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Misbah drives it to short extra cover

112.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, flatter ball on off stump, pushed to silly point, ends a great over from Shakib, he should have had Misbah and that would have boosted Bangladesh up

112.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Shafiq gets forward and dabs it to short cover

112.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, another great ball but Misbah survives, Shakib floats a flighted delivery on middle and it spins away sharply, Misbah pushes at it and the thick outside edge flies wide of slip and it rolls to short third man

112.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Misbah defends it

112.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, slightly short and spinning away outside off, Misbah slaps it to point

112.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, catch dropped by Robiul, that is an absolute sitter and Shakib is gutted, flighted delivery and it dips on Misbah, he does not get to the pitch of the ball and mistimes the lofted drive to mid on, but Robiul spills it

111.6

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flighted delivery and full on the stumps, Shafiq squeezes it back to the bowler

111.5

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Shafiq gets forward and taps it to the off side

111.4

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Shafiq defends it

111.3

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, short ball from Sunny just outside off, Misbah goes back and ends up dragging the pull shot to mid wicket to bring up his 14th TestFIFTY, whatta player

111.2

Sunny to Shafiq, 1 run, a low dipping full toss on middle, Shafiq lunges forward and takes it on the full, sweeps it to backward square leg, Shahadat tumbles to his right but does not stop it completely, they take a single

111.1

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, looped up delivery on middle and spinning away slowly, tapped to silly point

110.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, close call that for Misbah, Shakib darts in a quicker ball on the stumps, Misbah hangs back but just gets the bat down in time to dab it to the off side, Misbah would have been a goner if he had missed

110.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg stump, Misbah strides forward and looks for the paddle sweep, but the ball bounces a touch more and he gets hit on the fore-arm

110.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, quicker ball pushed through on the stumps, Misbah smothers it to the ground

110.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flighted delivery on middle and off, Misbah pushes it to cover point

110.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, 3 runs, Shakib bowls this slower through the air and lands this delivery on a good length outside off, Shafiq hangs back and waits for it, guides it to third man and Nasir Hossain just stops it inside the ropes

110.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Shafiq, no run, flatter delivery and straightening a touch outside off, Shafiq dabs it to point

Shakib Al Hasan [18.0-5-28-1] is back into the attack

The one man army of Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan, comes onto bowl now.

Drinks are on the field now. Sunny has been the star of the show in this session. He got rid of Younis Khan but once again, there was no pressure maintained from the other end. Shahadat has looked very erratic and Misbah has made good progress.

109.6

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, full and flatter ball just outside off, Misbah punches it back to the bowler

109.5

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, slightly shorter delivery from Sunny outside off, Misbah cuts it to point but finds the fielder

109.4

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, comical stuff from Mahmudullah at first slip, he ran across to the leg side like a panther in anticipation of the paddle sweep from Misbah, Sunny floats this delivery wider and gets it to break away, Misbah misses the sweep and he can only smile back in amusement

109.3

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, beautiful bowling this from Sunny, loopy delivery that hangs in the air outside off, the ball grips the surface and spins away, Misbah gropes at it but gets beaten

109.2

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Misbah dabs it to point, thinks about a single but Shafiq is not interested

109.1

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, looped up delivery and it spins away slowly just outside off, Misbah lunges forward and dabs it to backward point

108.6

Shahadat Hossain to Shafiq, no run, another bouncer from Shahadat and Shafiq ducks under it

108.5

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Misbah stays on the back foot and slices it to deep backward point

108.4

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Misbah pushes it to short cover

108.3

Shahadat Hossain to Shafiq, 1 run, third short ball and it cuts away outside off, Shafiq angles the bat and glides it to deep point

108.2

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, another bumper from Shahadat, Misbah again pulls it to backward square leg but this time the fielder moves in quickly to keep it down to a single

108.1

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, superbly done by Misbah, short ball on the stumps from Shahadat, Misbah swivels back and gets on top of the bounce, pulls it to the deep backward square leg fence

107.6

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, quicker ball pushed through down the leg side, Shafiq attempts the leg glance and misses it, Rahim takes it by moving to his left and immediately appeals for a catch, he reckoned that Shafiq had gloved it but is shell-shocked when the umpire does not give it out, Rameez Raja on air says that Shafiq is giving Rahim some dirty looks

107.5

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, tossed up delivery drifting in on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq blocks it diligently

107.4

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, Sunny gives this more loop just outside off, Shafiq taps it to silly point

107.3

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Misbah pushes it to long on

107.2

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flatter ball on the off stump, Misbah defends it

107.1

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, 2 runs, tossed up delivery just outside off, Misbah again plunges forward and paddle sweeps it to fine leg, the first slip tried to anticipate it but he cannot get there, another brace for Misbah

106.6

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, Shahadat keeps it short and gets it to cut back in just outside off, Misbah carves it to deep backward point

106.5

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, full ball on off stump, Misbah nurdles it to short mid wicket

106.4

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, short ball hurled in close to the off stump, Misbah gets behind the line and defends it

106.3

Shahadat Hossain to Shafiq, 1 run, Shahadat stays a bit wide of the crease and angles a back of a length delivery in on the off stump, gets it to jag back in as Shafiq hops to the off side and tucks it to square leg

106.2

Shahadat Hossain to Shafiq, no run, that ball was not far from the outside edge, short ball from Shahadat outside off, Shafiq opens the bat face and looks to guide it past the slips to third man, but he gets beaten, lazy stuff from Shafiq

106.1

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, shortish delivery close to the off stump, Misbah stays back and taps it to point

105.6

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, quicker ball on leg stump, Shafiq looks to glance it to fine leg but the ball hits his pad and rolls to the on side

105.5

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, tossed up delivery drifting in on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq defends it

105.4

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Shafiq punches it to mid off

105.3

Sunny to Shafiq, FOUR, nicely done by Shafiq, it was not all that short but it was slightly wide outside off, Shafiq pounces on that width and cracks it to deep backward point for a boundary

105.2

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, appeal for a stumping but Shafiq survives, superb ball from Sunny, he gets this delivery to drift in on middle, Shafiq gets forward to defend but the ball breaks away sharply and spins past the outside edge, Rahim whips the bails off but Shafiq's back foot was firmly grounded behind the crease

105.1

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flatter and fuller ball on the stumps, Shafiq smothers it to the ground

104.6

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, Shahadat angles the length back and floats it outside off, Misbah goes right back and taps it to the off side

104.5

Shahadat Hossain to Shafiq, 1 run, back of a length and it straightens a touch outside off, Shafiq dabs it to deep backward point

Shahadat Hossain to Shafiq, no run, short of length delivery and going straight on with the angle outside off, Shafiq lets it go

104.2

Shahadat Hossain to Shafiq, FOUR, this time Shahadat overcompensates, fuller length ball and curling in on the pads, Shafiq clips it to deep mid wicket, super stuff from Shafiq

104.1

Shahadat Hossain to Shafiq, FOUR, horror ball to start with for Shahadat, he hurls a long hop wide outside off, Shafiq hops and upper cuts it to square third man, he cracked that ball really hard

Shahadat Hossain [13.0-1-63-0] is back into the attack

Just one slip in place for Shahadat.

103.6

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, quicker delivery pushed through on middle and off, Misbah covers the line and smothers it to point

103.5

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, 2 runs, flighted delivery but too full on the middle and leg stump, Misbah plunges forward and rolls his wrists over the ball, paddle sweeps it to fine leg for a couple

103.4

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Misbah covers the line and defends it

103.3

Sunny to Shafiq, 1 run, Shafiq is finally off the mark, tossed up delivery outside off, Shafiq pushes it to mid off and sets off for a quick single, the fielder was a bit deep there

103.2

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, looped up delivery just outside off, Shafiq pushes it to short cover

103.1

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flatter and straight delivery on the stumps, Shafiq blocks it solidly

102.6

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, full and slower ball from Nazmul, but he sprays this one down the leg side, Misbah waits and attempts the leg glance but he fails to connect, Rahim moves to his left to take it

102.5

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, fuller length ball angled in on off stump, Misbah opens the bat face and glides it to gully

102.4

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, length ball outside off, Misbah taps it to cover point

102.3

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, elegantly done by Misbah, slightly overpitched delivery from Nazmul on the off stump, Misbah presents the full face of the bat and whacks it past the bowler, the ball scoots away to the long off fence

102.2

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, cracking reply from Nazmul, good length ball and it bends back in sharply just outside off, Misbah lets it go, that ball was not far from the off stump

102.1

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, first boundary of the day and that should ease the pressure, slightly fuller from Nazmul and it swerves away wide outside off, Misbah leans onto that stroke and frees his arms, laces it to the sweeper cover fence

101.6

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq makes room and drills it back to the bowler

101.5

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, tossed up ball on the stumps, Shafiq pushes it to the left of the bowler

101.4

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, Sunny slows this delivery up and it comes on slowly to Shafiq, he goes on the backfoot and punches it to short cover

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up delivery on off stump, Misbah drives it to short cover

101.1

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, Sunny gives this flighted delivery a bit more loop just outside off, Misbah taps it to point

100.6

Nazmul Hossain to Shafiq, no run, back of a length delivery and it veers back in outside off, left alone by Shafiq

100.5

Nazmul Hossain to Shafiq, no run, pitched up delivery just outside off, Shafiq drives it back to Nazmul who is on his followthrough, he gets his left hand down and the ball goes through his fingers and to mid off

100.4

Nazmul Hossain to Shafiq, no run, full ball and in the zone outside off, Shafiq stays on the front foot and dabs it to cover

100.3

Nazmul Hossain to Shafiq, no run, fuller length ball and it cuts back in outside off, but it is wide enough for Shafiq to let it go

100.2

Nazmul Hossain to Shafiq, no run, good length delivery and shaping away a bit outside off, Shafiq decides to leave it

Nasir Hossain is stationed near the deep square leg boundary in case of the miscued pull shot.

100.1

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, Nazmul bangs it short outside off, Misbah swivels on the back foot but does not get entirely on top of the bounce, he goes through with the pull shot and he mistimes it to deep square leg

99.6

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, good ball to end the over, flighted delivery and it spins away late outside off, Shafiq gets forward and pushes hard at it, the ball goes uppishly but lands safely at cover

99.5

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, Sunny probes away on the off stump, Shafiq blocks it

99.4

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flatter ball on the stumps, Shafiq blocks it

99.3

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Shafiq backs away and shimmies down the track, carves it to backward point

Lots of men around the bat. First slip, silly point and forward short leg and short cover in place.

99.2

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flatter ball angled in on middle and leg, Shafiq dead bats it to the ground

99.1

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, tossed up delivery on middle and off, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler off the front foot

98.6

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, three times in this over Misbah has not managed to find the gap, Nazmul lands this delivery on a short of length and wide outside off, Misbah punches it to point

98.5

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length ball and it darts back in sharply just outside off, Misbah forces it to cover off the back foot

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, Misbah misses another scoring opportunity, shortish ball and wide outside off, Misbah thumps it to backward point but once again he finds the fielder

98.2

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, full ball outside off, Misbah does not move his feet much and he stabs it to backward point

98.1

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, bad ball from Nazmul but he is lucky to get away with it, short of length ball and wide outside off, Misbah punches it to point but he finds the fielder

97.6

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, flatter delivery and given a bit more rip on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq pushes forward and gets a thick inside edge onto the pads

97.5

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, tossed up delivery around the off stump, Shafiq dabs it to the off side

97.4

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, full and loopy delivery drifting in on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq defends it

97.3

Sunny to Shafiq, no run, Sunny tosses this delivery up with a lot more air just outside off, Shafiq pushes it to mid off

Asad Shafiq, right handed bat, comes to the crease

97.2

Sunny to Younis Khan, out Caught by Rahim!! That is an absolute cracker from Sunny. He gives this flighted delivery a bit more air and drifts it in on the off stump, the ball grips the surface and spins away sharply as Younis looks to defend, gets an outside edge and Rahim takes it on the second attempt, Bangladesh have gotten the big wicket. Younis Khan c Rahim b Sunny 49(122) [4s-4]

Sunny to Younis Khan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

97.1

Sunny to Younis Khan, no run, Sunny floats this fuller just outside off, Younis defends it

96.6

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, goodish length ball and around the off stump corridor, Misbah hangs back and defends it

Nazmul Hossain to Younis Khan, 1 run, short of length ball outside off, Younis carves it to deep backward point

96.1

Nazmul Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, good start for Nazmul, he floats a good length delivery and gets it to wobble in a touch, gets it to nip back in sharply, Younis plays inside the line and gets hit on the pads, Nazmul appeals for an LBW, but it was going over the leg stump

Right, the players are out in the middle. Nazmul, who was one of the best bowlers yesterday, will start off proceedings. Pakistan have to up their scoring rate here. This is Sid V to start off this session.

Pitch Report: The pitch is still good to bat on but there is help for the spinners. The cracks are not widening and it is a firm pitch. Pakistan will have to pace up their innings so that their bowlers can bowl Bangladesh out.

The fog is not as thick as it was yesterday. Play might start at 9:00 AM IST, but we are still waiting for confirmation.

Umar: It has been a great year for me. I am enjoying my batting. It was a very good track for batting but Bangladeshi spinners bowled well. It is very satisfying to score a century. The pitch was a bit slow and Bangladesh bowled in the right areas. The coach told me to play my natural game and I just waited for the bad balls. We have been very consistent for the past year. We have to win this match and we have to play hard cricket. We have the bowlers to bowl Bangladesh out in two sessions.

Welcome to day 4 of the second and final Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan from Mirpur. For the past three days, the start has been delayed due to fog. On the fourth day, there is no change in the weather. Heavy fog has once again delayed the start and there will be an inpsection in 10 minutes time, which is 9:00 AM IST. Stay tuned for updates.

Good day for Pakistan. Umar topscored with a hundred and put on a stand of 117 with Azhar Ali who also scored a fifty. Later Misbah and Younis ensured that there were no more slip-ups and also kept the scoreboard ticking at a good pace. Bangladeshi pacers managed to trouble the batsmen a bit with the second new ball, but it was short lived and both batsmen eventually looked comfortable. Overall, the game is progressing at a snail's pace, but given the batting collapses seen in the first Test, any result might be possible. Do join us tomorrow at 8:50 AM IST for the live coverage of Day 4. Goodbye and Goodnight

Folks, the umpires have called off the day's play. The umpires have removed the bails.

The umpires are consulting each other.

95.6

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, short delivery down the leg side, Misbah-ul-Haq has nothing to do with it

95.5

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq defends it off the backfoot

95.4

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Misbah-ul-Haq dabs it to midwicket

95.3

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, Shahadat Hossain attempts the bouncer, but it is too wide outside off, easily evaded by Misbah-ul-Haq

95.2

Shahadat Hossain to Younis Khan, 1 run, short of a length delivery outside off, Younis Khan pushes it square of the wicket on the off side for a single

95.2

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no ball, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the body, Misbah-ul-Haq turns it to backward square leg for a single. Shahadat Hossain has overstepped

95.1

Shahadat Hossain to Younis Khan, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Younis Khan plays it to the cover point region for a single

Shahadat Hossain [12.0-1-59-0] is back into the attack

94.6

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, 2 runs, tossed up on the stumps, Misbah-ul-Haq drives it to the midwicket region. He has hit it in the gap and the batsmen come back for the second

94.5

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, floated up outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq lets it go through to the keeper

94.4

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flatter on the off stump, Misbah-ul-Haq guides it to backward point

94.3

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, floated up on the stumps, Misbah-ul-Haq clears his front leg and heaves it to the deep midwicket boundary. He is looking to attack in these final overs of the day

Sunny to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, well tossed up on the leg stump, Misbah-ul-Haq drives it to cover

Elias Sunny [7.0-0-30-0] is back into the attack

93.6

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, short of length delivery on the body, Misbah-ul-Haq plays it behind the square leg umpire for a single

93.5

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length delivery outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq plays it really late to the gully fielder

93.4

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, short of length delivery on the body, Misbah-ul-Haq ducks under it.

93.3

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, that's a lovely shot from Misbah-ul-Haq. On a good length and outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq stands tall on the backfoot and punches it through the cover region for a boundary.

93.2

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Misbah-ul-Haq pushes it to the mid on region

93.1

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length delivery outside off, it moves away and Misbah-ul-Haq is not interested at playing at those

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, back of a length delivery down the leg side, left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq

88.5

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Misbah-ul-Haq plays it to cover with soft hands

88.4

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, bowls a bouncer and Misbah-ul-Haq ducks under it. Shahadat Hossain tries to provoke Misbah-ul-Haq who just backs away towards the leg umpire

88.3

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, super shot from Misbah-ul-Haq. Short and on the body, Misbah-ul-Haq gets into a good position and pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary

88.2

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Misbah-ul-Haq pushes it back to the bowler

88.1

Shahadat Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Misbah-ul-Haq drives it off the backfoot to cover

Shahadat Hossain [11.0-1-55-0] is back into the attack

87.6

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, short of length delivery rears up onto Misbah-ul-Haq, he works it to backward square leg for a single

87.5

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length delivery outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq pushes it back to the bowler

87.4

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Misbah-ul-Haq is in some discomfort and he pushes it to the off side

87.3

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq looks to drive, but lets it go through at the last instant

87.2

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, back of a length delivery once again outside off stump, Misbah-ul-Haq watches it go into the keeper's gloves

87.1

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length delivery outside off, left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq

86.6

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, fuller delivery on the off stump, Younis Khan drives it to mid off

86.5

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, FOUR, good length delivery shaping away outside off, Younis Khan looks to defend and gets a thick outside edge which goes through the gully region for a boundary

86.4

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Younis Khan cuts it uppishly over the point fielder for a boundary. Superb shot, he knew exactly what he was doing and it went way over the fielder who stretched out for a catch

86.3

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, 2 runs, fuller on the pads, Younis Khan works it to deep midwicket for a couple

86.2

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Younis Khan defends it to the off side

86.1

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Younis Khan defends it off the front foot

Drinks are on the field now

85.6

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Misbah-ul-Haq dabs it off the backfoot to the leg side.

85.5

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, full and too wide outside off, left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq

85.4

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length delivery on the middle stump, Misbah-ul-Haq looks uneasy as he defends it to the leg side

85.3

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, fuller length delivery angled in, it nips away after pitching, Misbah-ul-Haq looks to drive and is beaten

85.2

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, this one comes into the pads, Misbah-ul-Haq works it off the backfoot to the leg side

85.1

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq pushes it to cover

84.6

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, short and wide outside off, Younis Khan punches it to cover

84.5

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length delivery nipping in off the pitch, Younis Khan blocks it back to the bowler

84.4

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery nipping away a touch, Younis Khan defends it to the off side

84.3

Robiul Islam to Misbah-ul-Haq, 3 runs, pitched up on the pads, Misbah-ul-Haq flicks it to the vacant square leg region for a triple.

84.2

Robiul Islam to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length delivery outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq looks to defend it and is beaten. Rahim half appeals, but there was no bat involved

84.1

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, 1 run, good length delivery on the pads, Younis Khan works it behind square for a single

83.6

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq looks to drive off the backfoot, gets an inside edge which rolls away to the leg side

83.5

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, fuller length delivery swinging in a touch, Misbah-ul-Haq gets his front foot forward and defends it

83.4

Nazmul Hossain to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Misbah-ul-Haq comes forward and looks to defend. He gets an inside edge onto the abdomen area, loud appeals by the Bangladeshis, but umpire Tarapore doesn't react

Misbah-ul-Haq, right handed bat, comes to the crease

83.3

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, out Caught by Nafees!! Nazmul Hossain has been bowling really well and in the previous over he troubled Younis with some late swing. This time, its Umar and the bowler gets it to nip away just a touch after pitching on middle. Umar looks to force it through the covers and gets a thick outside edge which is taken with glee by Nafees at second slip. That brings to an end an amazingly patient knock by Umar. Umar c Nafees b Nazmul Hossain 130(256) [4s-16]

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

That's out.!!

83.2

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, good length delivery outside off, left alone by Umar

83.1

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, good length delivery angled across Umar who drives and is beaten

82.6

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, 2 runs, short and wide outside off, Younis Khan thumps it to sweeper cover. The fielder from cover chases it and stops it well inside the boundary.

82.6

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no ball, back of a length delivery outside off, Younis Khan punches it to cover. Robiul Islam has overstepped

82.5

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, wasted bouncer, it is directed on the off side, Younis Khan has no problems in letting it go through

82.4

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, short delivery nipping away a touch outside off, Younis Khan gets on his toes and dabs it to the off side

82.3

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Younis Khan jumps up and punches it to extra cover

Nasir Hossain to Younis Khan, 1 run, flicks this one off the pads to deep square leg for a single

75.4

Nasir Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, slow leg break tossed up on the off stump, it turns in and Younis Khan dabs it to cover

75.3

Nasir Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, floated up on the stumps, Younis Khan defends it off the backfoot

75.2

Nasir Hossain to Umar, 1 run, well flighted up outside off, it turns away a bit and Umar guides it to short third man for a single

75.1

Nasir Hossain to Umar, no run, slow and straight on the stumps, Umar gets forward and defends

74.6

Sunny to Younis Khan, no run, gets on the front foot to defend a fullish delivery.

74.5

Sunny to Umar, 1 run, flatter delivery on the pads, Umar flicks it with the turn to deep midwicket for a single

74.4

Sunny to Younis Khan, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Younis Khan presses forward and slaps it to sweeper cover for a single

74.3

Sunny to Younis Khan, no run, straighter delivery on the middle stump, Younis Khan drives it past the bowler to mid off

74.2

Sunny to Younis Khan, 2 runs, floated up on the off stump, Younis Khan plunges forward and takes it on the full, sweeps it to deep square leg in the gap and comes back for a second

74.1

Sunny to Younis Khan, no run, gets forward to a tossed up delivery and defends it to silly point

73.6

Nasir Hossain to Umar, no run, slow and on the stumps, Umar defends it softly from the crease

73.5

Nasir Hossain to Umar, no run, shorter outside off, Umar punches it off the backfoot to cover

73.4

Nasir Hossain to Younis Khan, 1 run, crouches forward and sweeps a fuller delivery down to backward square leg for a single

73.3

Nasir Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, floated up on the pads, Younis Khan plays an on drive to midwicket

73.2

Nasir Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, flatter and outside off, Younis Khan dabs it to the left of the bowler

73.1

Nasir Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, defends a fuller delivery off the front foot.

72.6

Sunny to Younis Khan, 1 run, short and a touch wide outside off, Younis Khan guides it to backward point for a single

72.5

Sunny to Umar, 1 run, drives a straighter delivery down to long on for a single

72.4

Sunny to Umar, no run, was that another chance?? Indeed an inside edge. It was a floated up delivery on the stumps, Umar comes forward and looks to defend. He gets an inside edge which lobs up off his pads in front of short leg where the fielder dives and looks to catch and drops it.

72.3

Sunny to Younis Khan, 1 run, flighted up on the pads, Younis Khan sweeps it to backward square leg for a single

Sunny to Younis Khan, no run, fuller delivery on the stumps, Younis Khan pushes it back to the bowler

Elias Sunny [3.0-0-18-0] is back into the attack

71.6

Nasir Hossain to Umar, no run, flighted up outside off, Umar drives it straight to cover

71.5

Nasir Hossain to Umar, no run, flatter delivery down the leg side, left alone by Umar

71.4

Nasir Hossain to Younis Khan, 1 run, DROPPED!! Floated up on the stumps, Younis Khan flicks it to the deep square leg region. Shahadat came running forward to take the catch and spilled an easy chance. Will it prove costly??

71.3

Nasir Hossain to Umar, 1 run, well tossed up on the stumps, Umar pushes it down to long on for a single

71.2

Nasir Hossain to Umar, no run, fuller delivery on the stumps, Umar gets forward and plays it with soft hands past the short leg fielder

71.1

Nasir Hossain to Younis Khan, 1 run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Younis Khan waits for it and tucks it to deep square leg for a single

The players are back onto the field.

Another excellent session for Pakistan as they lost only a wicket of Azhar Ali. Umar continued his excellent form this year to post his 7th Test ton and along with Younis he have added quick 67 runs for the 3rd wicket. Still a long way to go for them, but Bangladesh have to strike back quickly after the break to claw back into the game. Join us in about 15 minutes for the last session...

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, no ball, leg byes, FOUR, nasty delivery, banged in short and well directed on the body, Umar takes his eyes off the ball and is struck on the shoulder, the ball went off his body to third man fence, replays suggest he had overstepped by a long way

69.6

Sunny to Younis Khan, no run, gets good stride forward and defends it down on the track

69.5

Sunny to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Younis Khan presses forward and defends it

Sunny to Umar, 1 run, too full on the pads, Umar clips it to deep square leg

69.2

Sunny to Umar, no run, turning in from round the wicket, Umar plays it towards point

69.1

Sunny to Younis Khan, 1 run, drags it short, Younis Khan goes back and punches it to covers

68.6

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, no run, again short and angling in, Umar stands tall and fends it to the leg side

68.5

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, FOUR, this time he's got it through, short and around the off stump, Umar waits for it till the last minute and steers it down to third man, played it well wide of the fielder

68.4

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, no run, angling in from a back of a length, Umar defends it towards the onside

68.3

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, no run, short and wide outside off, Umar cuts it fiercely towards gully, well stopped by Sunny diving full length to his left

68.2

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, no run, angling in from outside off, Umar defends it towards the off side

68.1

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Umar ducks under it

67.6

Sunny to Umar, 1 run, well tossed up on middle, Umar drives it down to long on

67.5

Sunny to Umar, no run, pushed through quicker, Umar blocks it off the front foot

67.4

Sunny to Umar, no run, turning in from outside off, Umar defends it to the off side

67.3

Sunny to Umar, FOUR, tossed up generously again, Umar is up to the challenge and crashes it off the front foot to sweeper cover, back-back boundaries for him

67.2

Sunny to Umar, FOUR, he's showing some aggressive intent after his century, well tossed up and in the slot for the drive, Umar gets to the pitch of the ball and drills it to deep extra cover

67.1

Sunny to Umar, no run, tossed up and turning in, Umar defends it to the off side

Elias Sunny [1.0-0-5-0] is back into the attack

66.6

Shahadat Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, the barrage of short deliveries continues, another effort ball and Younis Khan easily ducks under it

66.5

Shahadat Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, another shortish delivery outside off, Younis Khan sways out of the line

66.4

Shahadat Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Younis Khan defends it towards the leg side

66.3

Shahadat Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, bouncer on the stumps, Younis Khan ducks under it

66.2

Shahadat Hossain to Younis Khan, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Younis Khan defends it to the onside

66.1

Shahadat Hossain to Younis Khan, 2 runs, short and wide outside off, Younis Khan cuts it to deep backward point for a couple

65.6

Mahmudullah to Umar, FOUR, there it is! His 7th Test ton, once again he drops it too short outside off, Umar had ample time to rock back and play the cut shot through sweeper cover, raises his bat and is congratulated by his partner, this is his 2nd ton against Bangladesh

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, fullish delivery on off, Younis Khan drives it to covers, but can't beat the fielder

56.4

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, FOUR, he's off the mark with a classic shot! Full and in the slot for the drive, Younis Khan leans onto it and with a high elbow caresses it to deep extra cover, excellent timing!

56.3

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run

56.2

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length and angling in, Younis Khan nudges it to square leg

56.1

Robiul Islam to Umar, 1 run, peppers him with another short delivery, Umar swivels and pulls it to deep square leg

Robiul Islam to Younis Khan, no run, angling in from outside off, Younis Khan works it to midwicket

52.2

Robiul Islam to Umar, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Umar cuts it to deep backward point

52.1

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, fullish delivery on the stumps, Umar gets forward and blocks it

51.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Younis Khan, no run, drifting in from outside off, Younis Khan plays it towards the leg side

51.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Younis Khan, no run, well tossed up again, Younis Khan presses forward and defends it

Younis Khan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

51.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, out Caught by Rahim!! Terrific ball from Shakib, dream delivery for a left arm spinner, that delivery had all the ingredients needed for a wicket, well tossed up just outside off, drawing the batsman forward, then it turned away with an extra bit of bounce, Azhar Ali was lunging forward and the ball took a faint edge back to the keeper, much needed breakthrough for Bangladesh. Azhar Ali c Rahim b Shakib Al Hasan 57(147) [4s-7]

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

51.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, 1 run, straying on the pads, Umar works it to backward square leg

51.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Azhar Ali drives it down to mid on, a slight fumble but they don't take the second run

51.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, 1 run, turning into the pads, Umar works it away to backward square leg

50.6

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, slower and fuller on off, Azhar Ali plays it with an angled bat to point

50.5

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, another effort ball, sharp bouncer on the stumps, Azhar Ali sways out of the line

50.4

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, banged in short this time, Azhar Ali ducks under it easily

50.3

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, full and in the slot outside off, Azhar Ali drives without proper footwork and gets an inside edge towards short midwicket

50.2

Robiul Islam to Umar, 1 run, back of a length again outside off, Umar cuts it to deep backward point

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, floated up on the leg stump, well defended off the front foot

49.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, 1 run, toucher shorter and turning into the pads, Umar works it to deep square leg

49.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, tossed up on the pads, Umar clips it towards short leg again, well stopped by the fielder

49.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, turning into the pads, Umar plays it towards short leg

49.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, fired in full on middle, Umar pushes it back to the bowler

49.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Umar defends it to the onside

Shakib Al Hasan [11.0-4-13-0] is back into the attack

48.6

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, full and tailing into the pads, Azhar Ali clips it straight to midwicket

48.5

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up and on off, Azhar Ali drives it to covers

48.5

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no ball, length delivery on the stumps, Azhar Ali defends it to the leg side

48.4

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, FOUR, another poor effort in the deep, Shahadat is the culprit this time, shortish delivery down the leg side, Azhar Ali tucks it away to fine leg, he had played it fine, but a lazy effort from Shahadat, who lets the ball go through his legs, 4 easy runs for Azhar Ali

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Umar defends it to the off side

48.1

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, What a drama first up after the break, Nazimuddin has dropped a sitter at gully, it was short and closer to the off stump, Umar attempts the cut shot, it was too close to his body and couldn't keep it down, Nazi at gully responded late and fluffs a simple chance, 2nd reprieve for Umar in this innings

After a lengthy delay due to fog, the two overnight batsmen made slow progress. Both have gotten past their fifties as the Bangladesh bowlers struggled to break this stand. Shakib and Mahmudullah containted the batsmen while Nazmul bowled in the right areas. Shahadat was erratic but in the end, there was no pressure built on a consistent basis. Join us at 12:25 PM IST for the second session.

47.6

Sunny to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Azhar plunges forward and defends it and that will be lunch

47.5

Sunny to Azhar Ali, no run, full and flatter ball on middle, Azhar gets forward and gets the bat close to the pad, the ball rolls off the inside edge to the leg side

47.4

Sunny to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Azhar works it to square leg

47.3

Sunny to Azhar Ali, FOUR, superb way to get to his 12th TestFIFTY, Sunny floats this slightly short outside off, Azhar stays back and thumps it to the deep extra cover boundary, superbly played by Azhar

47.2

Sunny to Umar, 1 run, flighted delivery and given some loop outside off, Umar drives it to long on

47.1

Sunny to Umar, no run, Sunny tosses this delivery up nicely on off stump, Umar blocks it

Elias Sunny, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

This is the last over before lunch.

46.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, looped up delivery and it dips on Azhar, he comes down the track and defends it to the ground

46.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, 1 run, this delivery spins back in and Umar whips it to backward square leg, the fielder tumbles to his right but he releases it late, that allows Azhar to take the single

46.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, tossed up delivery on middle and off, Umar flicks it to mid wicket

46.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, 2 runs, flatter and straight delivery but on leg stump, Umar clips it to fine leg for a couple

46.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, Shakib gets this delivery to hold its line outside off, Umar whips it to mid wicket

46.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, tossed up ball on the off stump, pushed back to the bowler

45.6

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, Mahmudullah again bowls it short and it slowly spins into Azhar, he swats it to short leg

45.5

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up ball outside off and it breaks back in sharply, Azhar goes back and looks to work it to square leg, misses it and gets hit on the pads, muted appeal from leg slip for an LBW but that was clearly missing the leg stump

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, the arm ball this time from Shakib, drifts in and holds its line on the off stump, Azhar reads it well and pushes it back to the bowler

44.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Azhar taps it to mid off

44.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter delivery but slides it down the leg side, Azhar misses out on the leg glance, that was the attempted arm ball from Shakib but his direction was awry

44.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery and full on the off stump, Azhar dabs it to silly point

44.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up delivery around the off stump, Azhar defends it back to the bowler

43.6

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, full and flatter ball on middle, Umar blocks it to the off side

43.5

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, full and flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Umar is solid in defence

43.4

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Mahmudullah drags this delivery short and it spins in slowly, Azhar pulls it to deep square leg

43.3

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, loopy delivery and drifting into the pads, Azhar clips it to mid wicket

43.2

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter delivery and Mahmudullah gives this some rip, Azhar jumps down the track but realizes that the ball is holding its line, he adjusts and taps it to the off side

43.1

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Azhar gets forward and pushes it to mid on

42.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, quicker ball on leg stump, Umar fails to connect with the fine leg glance and it rolls off his pads to short leg

42.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Shakib drags this short and it comes on slowly to Azhar, he drags the pull to backward square leg

42.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, 1 run, flatter delivery but on the pads, Umar turns it to mid wicket

42.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, tossed up delivery and full on the stumps, Umar defends it

42.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, leg byes, 1 run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Azhar attempts the leg glance and it rolls off his pads to fine leg for a leg bye

42.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up delivery around the off stump, Azhar defends it

41.6

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Umar shimmies down the track and pushes it to mid on, Tamim runs to his right this time as Umar sends Azhar back, Azhar slips slightly but the weak throw ensures that he can come back to the crease

41.5

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, Mahmudullah drags this short outside off and Umar carves it to backward point, but Nasir runs to his right and stops them from taking some runs

41.4

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, loud shout for an LBW, Mahmudullah is on his knees and he is pleading, but the umpire is unmoved, flatter ball pushed through on the stumps, Umar gets forward and presents the bat close to the pad, gets an inside edge onto the pad, Mahmudullah cannot believe it

41.3

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, this delivery spins away a little and Umar dabs it to cover

41.2

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run

41.1

Mahmudullah to Umar, 2 runs, flatter delivery pushed through on the middle and leg stump, Umar pushes at it and the ball takes the inside edge and rolls to fine leg for a couple

This is the second century partnership for the second wicket in Tests between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

40.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, quicker ball on leg stump, Azhar works it to short mid

40.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up delivery and too full just outside off, Azhar drills it back to the bowler, he misfields and it rolls to mid off

40.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Azhar defends it to the off side

40.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, Shakib spots Azhar charging down the track and he fires it quicker on the stumps, Azhar dead bats it to the ground

40.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery on middle and off, Azhar blocks it off the front foot

40.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, Shakib lands this delivery short and spinning away slowly just outside off, Azhar stays back and whips it to mid wicket

39.6

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, looped up delivery and spinning away slowly, Umar dabs it to backward point

39.5

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, 1 run, quicker delivery fired in on the pads, Azhar whips it to mid wicket

39.4

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter delivery and breaking in on the off stump, Azhar stays back and taps it to the leg side

39.3

Mahmudullah to Umar, 1 run, Mahmudullah drags this delivery slightly short outside off, Umar rocks back and cracks it to sweeper cover

39.2

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, looped up ball and breaking away slightly, Umar angles the bat and dabs it to point

39.1

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, tossed up delivery floated on the middle and leg stump, Umar dead bats it to the ground

Mahmudullah [6.0-2-14-0] is back into the attack

38.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, Azhar jumps down the track but Shakib darts it quicker but Azhar covers the line and smothers it to the ground

38.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up delivery and given a lot more air just outside off, Azhar plunges forward and blocks it back to Shakib

38.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, 1 run, flighted delivery and bowls it slower through the air, Umar jumps down the track and clips it to long on

38.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, loopy delivery and full on the middle and leg stump, Umar turns it to square leg

38.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Umar gets forward and covers the line, taps it to the leg side

38.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, quicker ball pushed through on the off stump, Umar hangs back and defends it

37.6

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, goodish length ball in the corridor of uncertainty, Azhar steps forward and blocks it

37.5

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, full and slower on the off stump, Azhar watches it carefully and turns it to square leg, he had to wait for that delivery to come to him, good ball that from Nazmul

37.4

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery delivery in the zone just outside off, Azhar defends it to mid off

37.3

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, Nazmul lands this ball just around a good length and on the off stump, Azhar blocks it

37.2

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, good length ball that cuts away this time outside off, Azhar punches it with an open face to deep point for a couple

37.1

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, stifled shout for an LBW, but Azhar survives, Nazmul bowls this ball with a scrambled seam, lands it on a good length and it nips back in, Azhar gets forward and pushes at it, gets an inside edge onto the pad flap

36.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, flatter ball on the stumps, Umar blocks it

36.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, this delivery again spins away down the leg side, Umar misses the leg glance and Rahim frustratingly throws the ball to the ground

36.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, tossed up delivery on leg stump, Umar nurdles it to the leg side

36.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, What was Rahim thinking? He missed a stumping and he appealed for a catch that was not there. Tossed up delivery and it spins away down the leg side, Umar skips down the track but gets beaten in the flight, he tries to get the back foot back in the crease but misses out on the first attempt, Rahim appeals for a catch when there was clearly no bat involved, that gives Umar a lot of time to get back into the crease, Rahim cannot believe it

36.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Umar gets forward and turns it to short mid

36.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, Shakib stays round the wicket to the left hander, floats across a loopy delivery outside off, Umar punches it back to the bowler

35.6

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, 1 run, to short cover

35.5

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Umar drives at it hard but without any timing to mid off

35.4

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, length ball and on off stump, Umar pats it to the leg side, he thinks about a quick single but it is not there for the taking

35.3

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length ball in the zone outside off, Azhar taps it to point for another quick single

35.2

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, 1 run, length ball around the off stump, Umar walks to the off side and gets the bat close to the pad, dabs it to point for a quick single

35.1

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, Nazmul starts off with a good length ball from over the wicket, bowls it straight on middle as Umar taps it to the leg side

Nazmul Hossain [11.0-1-34-1] is back into the attack

34.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, Shakib slides this flatter delivery down the leg side, Azhar covers the line and lets it go through to the keeper

34.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery and drifting in on middle and off, Azhar smothers it to the ground

34.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter delivery and going straight on the off stump, Azhar pushes it back to the bowler

34.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, 1 run, Shakib bowls this slower through the air, lands it on a short of length as Umar has ample time to rock back and punch it to long on

34.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, flatter ball and Shakib lands this on a good length, gets it to break back in as Umar whips it to short leg

34.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, Shakib bowls a tossed up delivery on the off stump, Umar defends it

Shakib Al Hasan [4.0-1-6-0] is back into the attack

The floodlights have been turned on here. The light is very gloomy out there.

33.6

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, short ball just outside off, Azhar jumps back and taps it to mid on

33.5

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, 1 run, length ball and slanting in sharply on middle and leg, Umar clips it to backward square leg

33.5

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no ball, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar goes on the backfoot and punches it to deep backward point, however, Shahadat is unlucky with the no-ball call as some part of the foot is behind the line, harsh call from the umpire

33.4

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, 1 run, good length ball angled in on the middle and leg stump, Umar looks to block it and the ball takes the inside edge and rolls to fine leg

33.3

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, no run, back of a length ball close to the off stump, Umar judges it well and lets it go, Shahadat lets out an oohh after the ball went past the off stump

33.2

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short ball hurled in by Shahadat outside off, Azhar stands tall and carves it to deep backward point with an angled bat

33.1

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, 1 run, Shahadat comes round the wicket and slants in a back of a length delivery on leg stump, Umar works it to backward square leg

Once again the umpires are having a talk. This one seems to be about something behind the sightscreen. Slight hold-up in play but we are all set to go.

Slight injury concern for Nazmul. It looks like he has injured his knee. But, he is not walking gingerly so I think he will be back shortly.

32.6

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, 1 run, 13th TestFIFTY for Umar, short of length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Umar nudges it softly to the on side, he looks up and sees Azhar scampering down the track, he puts in the hard strides as Nazmul runs towards the ball and has an under-arm flick at the striker's end, Azhar puts in the dive and makes it as the throw misses the stumps, 4th fifty against Bangladesh, solid effort from Umar

32.5

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, fuller length ball just outside off, gets it to wobble in a touch, Azhar goes for the drive but the ball rolls off the inside half of the bat to mid wicket

32.4

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, good length ball and straight on middle, Azhar blocks it to short cover

32.3

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run

32.2

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, good length ball and it straightens a little outside off, Azhar gets forward and dabs it to point

32.1

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Azhar mistimes the drive to silly mid on

The umpires are having a discussion as the light is murky. They are now telling Rahim that play can continue if spinners can come onto bowl. Rahim is arguing this case and it looks like play will continue. He is continuing with his fast bowlers here.

31.6

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length ball but he angles this on the pads and Azhar clips it to backward square leg

31.5

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and off, Azhar pushes it to the off side

31.4

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, FOUR, Shahadat horribly misses both his line and length there, short and wide delivery outside off, easy picking for Azhar who stays on the crease and cracks it to the sweeper cover fence

31.3

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, length delivery close to the off stump channel, Azhar stays back and blocks it

31.2

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, well bowled for once by Shahadat, a superbly directed short ball by Shahadat, does not spit up from the deck as much as Azhar expected, he shapes to leave it but gets into an awkward tangle, the ball crashes into the glove and he fends it to the on side

31.1

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery in the zone outside off, Azhar solidly defends it to short cover

30.6

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, short of length ball outside off, Umar glides it to gully but cannot take the single

30.5

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, FOUR, he finally connects with one and that will make him feel better, slightly fuller just outside off, Umar drives it past mid on and it scoots away to the fence, although he did not time it well but he hit it with power

30.4

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, full delivery around the off stump, Umar looks to drill the ball hard down the ground, but he mistimes it and the ball rolls to mid on, Umar is showing some frustration here

30.3

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, good work by Nazimuddin at gully, shortish ball outside off, Umar opens the bat face and guides it to gully, but Nazimuddin dives to his right and prevents a certain boundary

30.2

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, full ball on the off stump, Umar plants his front foot across and clips it to mid wicket

30.1

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, Nazmul comes round the wicket and angles in a good length ball outside off, Umar lets it go and the ball shapes away as it goes past off stump and to Rahim

29.6

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, Shahadat hangs the length back and the delivery is around the off stump, Azhar punches it off the back foot to point, a maiden from Shahadat but he is not proving effective so far

29.5

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, Shahadat delivers another grunting bouncer, hurls it hard on the pitch but it slides down the middle and leg stump, Azhar bends down and leaves it

29.4

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, short of a good length ball and probing away around the off stump, Azhar hangs back and again punches it to mid off

29.3

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, shortish ball on the off stump corridor, Azhar punches it to mid off

29.2

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, another short ball from Shahadat but it is slightly wide outside off, Azhar leaves it

29.1

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, Shahadat hurls the bouncer with the grunt reaching several decibels higher, Azhar ducks under

28.6

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, super ball to end a tight over from Nazmul, back of a length delivery and it zips away off the seam just outside off, Umar angles the bat and looks to guide it to third man, but the ball just goes past the edge

28.5

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, fuller length delivery and on off stump, Umar presses forward and defends it

28.4

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, short of length delivery and probing away just outside off, Umar watches it and lets it go through to the keeper

28.3

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery in the channel outside off, Umar does not play at it

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, full pitched ball on the off stump, Umar goes for the drive but the bat face closes and he mistimes it to mid on

Nazmul Hossain [8.0-0-28-1] is back into the attack

27.6

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery close to the off stump, Azhar dabs it to cover, ends an expensive over from Shahadat

27.5

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, short of length delivery and it jags back in sharply, Azhar hops back and punches it back to the bowler

27.4

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery and it kicks up from the deck just outside off, Azhar gets behind the line and pushes at it, gets an outside edge but falls safely at gully

27.3

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, FOUR, awesome shot from Azhar, pitched up but slightly overpitched outside off, Azhar gets forward and drives by presenting the high elbow, laces it wide of mid off and it goes to the widish long off fence

27.2

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, length ball around the off stump, Azhar gets forward and pushes it to mid off

27.2

Shahadat Hossain to Azhar Ali, no ball, FOUR, another no-ball from Shahadat, poor start from him, fuller in length but he strays it onto the pads, Azhar glaces it past Rahim who dives to his left, but he cannot get to it and it goes to the fine leg fence

Three slips in place as the grunting wonder, Shahadat Hossain, comes onto bowl.

Pitch Report: The cracks are firm but the pitch is not crumbling up. Mohammad Akram says that the ball will spin a lot more as the game progresses.

Update 09:50 AM IST: The fog has cleared and play will start at 10:15 AM IST.

Update 08:50 AM IST: Live visuals coming from the ground show that the fog is thicker than what it was during the last two days. There is an inspection scheduled at 9:00 AM IST. Right now, it looks very murky indeed.

Well, we can forget about play at 8:30 AM because fog and bad light have again delayed the start. Stay tuned for more updates.

Welcome to day 3 of the 2nd and final Test at Mirpur. Bangladesh's tail failed to wag and they were bowled out for 338. In reply, Pakistan have begun well with Azhar Ali and Umar batting positively. The wicket is starting to take some turn and Shakib will be the key bowler for Bangladesh. The action is all set to start at 8:30 AM IST.

Pakistan did well to dismiss the hosts for 338 when at a point of time, they looked set for more. After that, they started off positively against the mediocre pace bowling. Hafeez got out to Nazmul Hossain's first ball and after that Umar and Azhar Ali consolidated. Just when it looked like the spinners might get them out, the umpires decided that the light was not good enough. Some foolishness from Rahim, he was bringing on the pacers in dim light, ensured that no more play was possible. With 3 days still to go any result is possible and Bangladesh have done really well in this Test thus far. Join us tomorrow at 8:50 IST for the live coverage. Till then, goodbye and goodnight.

No, I was wrong. It's officially Stumps on day 2.

The umpires are back onto the middle and are checking the light. The groundstaff are working away on the wicket. Stay tuned folks, there might be some play today.

The umpires are consulting each other. The light is fading and looks like Bangladesh are going to bring on the pacers. The players are walking off the field. Play has been suspended on account of bad light and doesn't look like any more overs are going to be bowled today

26.6

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, floated up on the pads, Azhar Ali turns it to the leg side

26.5

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, short and wide outside off, Azhar Ali gets on the backfoot and punches it to deep extra cover for a couple

26.4

Mahmudullah to Umar, 1 run, short and on the off stump, Umar cuts it to point for a single

26.3

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, drifting in a touch, Umar defends it cautiously

26.2

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, a touch fuller, Umar gets forward and defends

26.1

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, short and on the stumps, Umar cuts it to point

25.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, comes down the track and pushes a straighter delivery to mid on

25.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, a touch quicker through the air on the off stump, Azhar Ali does well to get his bat down in time and drives it to cover

25.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, full and wide outside off, left alone by Azhar Ali

25.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller on the the stumps, Azhar Ali drives it off the front foot to cover

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up outside off, spins across viciously and beats the bat of Azhar Ali who comes forward to defend

24.6

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, slow loopy delivery on the middle stump, Umar takes a good stride forward and defends it solidly

24.5

Mahmudullah to Umar, 2 runs, floated up on the pads, Umar flicks it to deep square leg for a couple

24.4

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, flatter and a touch shorter on the off stump, Umar pushes it back to the bowler

24.3

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, short and a touch wide outside off, Umar makes room and cuts it to short third man

24.2

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, floated up outside off, Umar gets forward and defends it

24.1

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, short and turning away, Umar pushes it off the backfoot to the leg side. The short leg fielder was alert enough and taps the ball back to the keeper. Close call, Umar was just in

23.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, straighter on the off stump, Azhar Ali pushes it off the backfoot to mid off

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, loud appeals from the close in Bangladeshis, as Umar comes foward to defend a tossed up delivery, he gets an inside edge onto the pads

22.3

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, tossed up outside off, Umar lets this one go through, thankfully for him, this one turns away

22.2

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, floated up on the stumps, Umar goes forward and defends

22.1

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, tossed up a touch outside off stump, Umar lets it go through thinking it would spin away, it doesn't and misses the off stump by a whisker

21.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, loopy delivery outside off, Azhar Ali drives it back to the bowler

21.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter delivery on the pads, Azhar Ali defends it to the off side

21.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, superb delivery from Shakib Al Hasan. Tossed up on middle and spinning squarely across Azhar Ali who doesn't have a clue about it and lets it go through

21.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up outside off, Azhar Ali gets well forward and defends it

21.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, 1 run, floated up on the stumps, Umar drives it down to long on for a single

21.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, floated up on the stumps, Umar gets forward and defends

20.6

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, comes down the track and blocks a flatter delivery outside off

20.5

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, gets a bit forward to defend a fuller delivery

20.4

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, flat and straight on the stumps, Azhar Ali stands in his crease and blocks it

20.3

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, floated up outside off and turning in, Azhar Ali goes deep in his crease and defends

20.2

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter delivery on the pads, Azhar Ali defends it off the backfoot

20.1

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up outside off, Azhar Ali gets well forward and defends it

Mahmudullah [2.0-0-9-0] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field now

19.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Umar, no run, flatter delivery turning into the left hander, Umar pushes it to midwicket

19.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, 3 runs, gets well forward to a fuller delivery which spins away, it catches his outside edge and runs past the first slip for a triple

19.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, beautiful delivery from Shakib Al Hasan, this one drifts in on the middle stump and then turns away, Azhar Ali came forward and was beaten.

19.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, slow delivery on the off stump, it spins away and Azhar Ali flicks it to short fine leg

19.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, floated up on the pads, Azhar Ali turns it to square leg

19.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Azhar Ali, no run, floated up on the stumps, Azhar Ali gets forward and defends it

Shakib Al Hasan, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

18.6

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, pitched up on the stumps, Umar gets forward and defends it to the leg side

18.5

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Umar defends it solidly

18.4

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, FOUR, this time he achieves success. Fuller delivery outside off, Umar gets forward to the pitch of the ball and plays a lovely looking straight drive past the bowler for a boundary.

18.3

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Umar gets on the front foot and looks to hammer it down the ground, is too early into the shot and plays it back to the bowler

18.2

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery slanting away from Umar who lets it go through to the keeper

18.1

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Azhar Ali drives it to wide mid off for a single

17.6

Mahmudullah to Umar, no run, pushed through on the stumps, Umar dabs it to the leg side

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, full and wide outside off, Umar plunges forward and drives it to cover. Looks for a single, but is sent back by his partner

16.2

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, shortens his length a bit, Umar hangs his bat outside off and defends it to the off side

16.1

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, FOUR, beautiful shot from Umar. Fuller length delivery outside off, Umar leans into the drive and plays it wide of mid off for a boundary.

15.6

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, short and on the off stump, Azhar Ali pushes it back to the bowler

15.5

Mahmudullah to Umar, 1 run, flatter delivery on the pads, Umar turns it to square leg for a single

15.4

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, 1 run, another off break spinning into the pads, Azhar Ali works it to deep square leg for a single

15.3

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, similar delivery, Mahmudullah is dragging it down the leg side and Azhar Ali lets this one go through as well

15.2

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, no run, off break spinning down the leg side from leg stump, left alone by Azhar Ali

15.1

Mahmudullah to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, tossed up down the leg side, Azhar Ali pushes it to square leg for a single. Wayward throw gives them an extra run

Mahmudullah, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

14.6

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, good length delivery shaping away from the left handed Umar who gets forward and defends it

14.5

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, good length delivery just outside off, it swings in a touch and Umar watches it go into the keeper's gloves

14.4

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Azhar Ali flicks it wristily off the backfoot wide of mid on for a single

14.3

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Azhar Ali pushes it to midwicket

14.2

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, 1 run, fuller length delivery angled away, Umar looks to flay it off the front foot, gets a thick outside edge which flies to deep backward point. Batsmen take a single

14.1

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery angled away, left alone by Umar

13.6

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Azhar Ali gets on the backfoot and punches it to mid off

13.5

Robiul Islam to Umar, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the body, Umar works it to the leg side for a quick single. The fielder sends in a direct hit, but Azhar Ali was well in. His bat was in the air, but his foot was inside the crease

Third umpire has been called for a run out appeal. Azhar Ali is well in.

Robiul Islam to Umar, FOUR, back of a length delivery and nipping away further from outside off stump, Umar waits for it and plays a controlled late cut through the gap in the slip cordon for a boundary.

13.2

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, short and angled away, Umar ducks under it. Smart batting from Umar, he is letting the good balls go and is taking the bad balls to the cleaners

13.1

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Umar defends it off the backfoot

12.6

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, short and wide outside off, Azhar Ali pulls it to the left of midwicket who does well to stop it and prevents any run

12.5

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery seaming into Azhar Ali who plays it to short leg off his front foot

12.4

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, good length delivery on the pads, Azhar Ali works it to backward square leg for a couple

12.3

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside off, Azhar Ali pushes it to mid off off the backfoot

12.2

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Azhar Ali stays back and defends

12.1

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, straighter length delivery on the stumps, Azhar Ali gets on the front foot and defends

11.6

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Umar stays on his backfoot and pushes it to square leg

11.5

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, good length delivery outside off, Umar gets on the front foot and defends

11.4

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, fuller length delivery angled across Umar, left alone by Umar

11.3

Robiul Islam to Umar, FOUR, full and too wide outside off, Umar comes across on the front foot and reaches out to drive it. He does not time it really well, but has got enough on it to make it reach the boundary rope

11.2

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, good length delivery angled outside off stump, left alone by Umar

11.1

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Umar stands up on his toes and defends it to the leg side

10.6

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, good length delivery on the pads, Azhar Ali works it to backward square leg for a couple

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Azhar Ali looks to flick and misses.

10.3

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, 1 run, good length delivery on the pads, Umar comes on the front foot and flicks it to backward square leg for a single

10.2

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, full and too wide outside off to interest Umar who lets it go through to the keeper

10.1

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Umar

9.6

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery swinging in a touch from outside off, Azhar Ali comes on the front foot and does not offer a stroke to that. He is struck on the pads and the Bangladeshis go up for an LBW appeal. Umpire Tarapore is unmoved. It was a close call.

9.5

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery on the body, Azhar Ali goes on the backfoot and pushes it to the leg side

9.4

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery shaping away from off stump, Azhar Ali plays a nice looking on drive to mid on

9.3

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Azhar Ali comes on the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

9.2

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on the pads, Azhar Ali whips it to backward square leg for a couple

9.1

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, Robiul Islam bowls a bouncer, but it's too short and goes well above the batsman's head.

8.6

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, pitched up on the stumps, Umar pushes it to midwicket.

8.5

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, better stuff, Nazmul Hossain pitches this one on the off stump and angles it away, left alone by Umar

8.4

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Umar gets on the backfoot nicely and cuts it beautifully past point for a boundary.

8.3

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Umar taps it in front of himself and looks for a run, but the bowler is quick on his follow through

8.2

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, good length delivery outside off, Umar watches it go into the keeper's gloves

8.1

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, full delivery angled away, Umar comes on the front foot and drives it to mid off

Welcome back. Nazmul Hossain will start proceedings for Bangladesh in this final session

Good session for Bangladesh as they managed to pick up the wicket of the in-form Hafeez. Nazmul Hossain, who was playing a Test after 7 years struck with his first ball. But the pitch is still good for batting and the hosts have more work to do when they come after the break. Join us about 15 mins for the last session....

7.6

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, moving away from a length, Azhar Ali pushes it to the off side, That's Tea on day 2

7.5

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, angling in from outside off, Azhar Ali works it to midwicket

7.4

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, length delivery in the channel just outside off, hint of away movement as well, Azhar Ali lifts his bat and lets it go

7.3

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length and moving away slightly, the ball is stopping on him a bit, Azhar Ali looks to force it off the back foot and edges it onto the pads

7.2

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Azhar Ali drives it to the off side

7.1

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, terrific line, just outside off and straightening, Azhar Ali leaves it alone

6.6

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, on a length just outside off, a teasing line, Umar watches it go through

6.5

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Umar drives it to covers

6.4

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, lands it on a length outside off and angling across, Umar gets forward and shoulders arms

6.3

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Umar lifts his bat and lets it go

6.2

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, FOUR, Streaky! Full and wide outside off, Umar doesn't get to the pitch of the ball, but went through with the expansive drive, the ball takes the outside edge and flew past the gully fielder to third man

6.1

Nazmul Hossain to Umar, no run, full on off and this one comes in a bit, Umar prods forward and edges it onto the pads

5.6

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, short of length delivery outside off, hint of some away movement, Azhar Ali stays back and fends it to the off side

5.5

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, angling in from outside off, Azhar Ali stands tall and punches it to mid on

5.4

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling in, Azhar Ali defends it to the leg side

5.3

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, FOUR, Elegant shot! Overpitched and in the slot, Azhar Ali gets into a beautiful position and unleashes a perfect cover drive, the ball purrs away to the fence, Awesome timing!

5.2

Robiul Islam to Azhar Ali, no run, angling in from back of a length, Azhar Ali misses out on the clip shot and is hit high on the pads

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Azhar Ali stays back and defends it

4.5

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, Top delivery! Very similar to the ball that dismissed Hafeez, on a length just outside off and it moves away slightly, Azhar Ali was drawn forward, but the ball just went past the outside edge

4.4

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, length delivery outside off, Azhar Ali defends it to the off side

4.3

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, FOUR, misses his radar and serves him a full delivery well down the leg side, Azhar Ali just had to get some bat to it and he does so without much fuss and the ball races away to fine leg

4.2

Nazmul Hossain to Azhar Ali, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Azhar Ali stands tall and defends it

Azhar Ali, right handed bat, comes to the crease

4.1

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, out Caught by Rahim!! He's struck with his first ball, he's playing a Test after 7 long years, it was a length delivery just outside off and straightened a bit, Hafeez prodded forward without much footwork and the ball takes a thin edge to the keeper, huge wicket for Bangladesh. Hafeez c Rahim b Nazmul Hossain 14(17) [4s-3]

Nazmul Hossain to Hafeez, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Nazmul Hossain, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Meanwhile that's 1000 runs as an opening pair for these two

3.6

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Umar mistimes a drive to mid off

3.5

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, shortish delivery outside off stump, Umar lifts his bat and lets it go

3.5

Robiul Islam to Umar, no ball, FOUR, poor delivery, overpitched delivery in the slot, Umar leans onto it and crashes it off the front foot to deep extra cover, he's overstepped also, he timed it well and it raced away to the fence

3.4

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, short of length again, Umar mistimes a cut shot to covers

3.3

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, still operating on a shortish length, Umar chops it down towards gully

3.2

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Umar drops his wrists and lets it go

3.1

Robiul Islam to Umar, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Umar gets forward and defends it solidly

2.6

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, no run, harmless bouncer on the stumps, Hafeez ducks under it easily

2.5

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, FOUR, misses his radar again and serves a juicy half-volley on the pads, it's easy pickings for Hafeez and he flicks it effortlessly to backward square leg

2.4

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, FOUR, drops his short, it sits up well for the pull, Hafeez gets into the position quickly and pulls it away with utter disdain to deep mid wicket fence

2.3

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, no run, lets out a loud grunt and delivers a fullish delivery on the pads, Hafeez clips it to short mid wicket

2.3

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, no ball, shortish delivery on the stumps, well directed on the body, but he's overstepped

2.2

Shahadat Hossain to Umar, 1 run, streaky, back of a length and shaping in slightly, Umar gets an inside edge to square leg

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Hafeez taps it towards covers and sets off for a single, sent back by Umar

0.5

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, no run, full and tailing in, Hafeez drives it back to the bowler, who threatens to have a shy at the striker's end

0.4

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, FOUR, Slashed! he gives him some width outside off, Hafeez senses an opportunity and goes hard at that one, the ball flew off the outside edge over the slip cordon to third man

0.3

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, no run, back of a length and angling in, Hafeez is hit high on the pads as he looks to work it away to the onside

0.2

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, no run, tight line from Shahadat Hossain, full and around the off stump, Hafeez was drawn forward and gets an outside edge towards gully

0.1

Shahadat Hossain to Hafeez, no run, full and wide outside off, Hafeez plays it away from his body and pushes it to covers

Hafeez and Umar are at the crease. Hafeez is on strike. Shahadat Hossain will open the attack

Finally Pakistan have managed to bundle out Bangladesh. But it was a much improved performance from the hosts and they would have posted a huge total if they had not lost wickets cheaply. It all started with a terrible mix-up, which resulted in the wicket of Shakib and soon Rahim followed next ball. Shahadat hung around a bit, but Ajmal came back to clean up the tail. The pitch has flattened out completely and the Bangladeshi bowlers will have to toil hard when they come out. Join us in a while for the Pakistani innings.....

107.2

Ajmal to Robiul Islam, out Lbw!! This time he gets him, it was a beautiful ball, his trademark doosra, it pitched on the leg stump and turned away, Robiul Islam was playing for the one which turn into him, misses it and the ball strikes him on the back leg, this time Tarapore raises his finger and Bangladesh have folded up after an impressive show. Robiul Islam lbw b Ajmal 0(2)

Ajmal to Robiul Islam, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

107.1

Ajmal to Robiul Islam, no run, quicker delivery on the stumps, Robiul Islam gets down to sweep and misses it, that was going down, stifled appeal is turned down

106.6

Abdur Rehman to Shahadat Hossain, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain defends it to the off side

106.5

Abdur Rehman to Shahadat Hossain, no run, pitches it on middle and leg and gets it to turn away, Shahadat Hossain closed the bat-face early and gets a leading edge towards cover, luckily it landed safely

106.4

Abdur Rehman to Shahadat Hossain, SIX, Meaty blow! tossed up generously, Shahadat Hossain gets to the pitch of the ball and lofts it miles up in the air over long off, he had not timed it properply and it just went over the lurking fielder

106.3

Abdur Rehman to Shahadat Hossain, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain defends it to the off side

Robiul Islam, right handed bat, comes to the crease

106.2

Abdur Rehman to Shahadat Hossain, out Nazmul Hossain Run Out!!1 run completed, A wicket is followed by another one, well tossed up on middle, Shahadat Hossain whips it off his legs to dee midwicket and calls for the second run, but Gul who was in the deep, hurls in an accurate flat throw at the bowler's end, Rehman whips the bails in a flash, with Nazmul Hossain inches short of the crease. Nazmul Hossain run out (Umar Gul/Abdur Rehman) 0(1)

Abdur Rehman to Shahadat Hossain, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

Third umpire is called for a run-out chance, Nazmul Hossain looks to be struggling

106.1

Abdur Rehman to Shahadat Hossain, no run, tossed up and turning away, Shahadat Hossain defends it to the off side

105.6

Ajmal to Nazmul Hossain, no run, fired in full on middle, Nazmul Hossain digs it out back to the bowler

Nazmul Hossain, right handed bat, comes to the crease

105.5

Ajmal to Sunny, out Lbw!! He's struck finally, his first wicket in this innings, the doosra, which breaks in from outside off, Sunny is struck on the pads in line with the stumps, huge appeal and Tarapore raises his finger immediately, but replays clearly showed he had edged it onto the pads, Sunny was shocked at the decision, but has to make the long walk back. Sunny lbw b Ajmal 12(41) [4s-2]

Ajmal to Sunny, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

105.4

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, well flighted, Sunny presses forward and defends it

105.3

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, flatter and shorter outside off, Sunny cuts it straight to backward point

105.2

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, slowed it down a bit, Sunny defends it to the off side

105.1

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, well tossed up on middle, Sunny drives it straight to the fielder at mid on

104.6

Abdur Rehman to Shahadat Hossain, no run, pushed through quicker, Shahadat Hossain blocks it off the front foot

104.5

Abdur Rehman to Sunny, 3 runs, tossed up delivery wide outside off, Sunny leans onto it and caresses it to sweeper cover for comfortable three

104.4

Abdur Rehman to Sunny, no run, flatter and shorter outside off, Sunny defends it to the off side

104.3

Abdur Rehman to Sunny, no run, slowed it down a bit, Sunny presses forward and defends it

104.2

Abdur Rehman to Sunny, no run, turning in from outside off, Sunny plunges forward and defends it

104.1

Abdur Rehman to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain drives it to long on

Abdur Rehman [17.0-0-55-0] is back into the attack

103.6

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, shortish delivery outside off and turning away, Sunny cuts it to point

Funny scenes out there as Billy Doctrove and Gul signs on the plaster which was put on Adnan Akmal's mouth. He's back on his feet now, but still he is not wearing the helmet.

103.5

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, This will reduce Adnan Akmal's appealing, he's hit flush on the face, this one turned away with an extra bit of bounce, it deflected off his pads as Sunny was beaten all ends up, but the extra bounce hits Akmal on the mouth and he's bleeding now, nasty delivery and the physio has come out attend him, meanwhile they have taken drinks

103.4

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, tossed up and turning away from the left hander, Sunny defends it to the off side

103.3

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run, full and turning into the pads, Shahadat Hossain clips it to deep square leg

103.2

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, flatter and shorter on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain stays back and defends it

103.1

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, turning in sharply with an extra bounce, it beats Shahadat Hossain's front foot prod

102.6

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, lands it on a length just outside off, Sunny prods forward and defends it

102.5

Umar Gul to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run, slips in an yorker on middle, Shahadat Hossain pushes it down to mid on for an easy single

102.4

Umar Gul to Shahadat Hossain, no run, angling in from outside off, Shahadat Hossain defends it to the leg side

102.3

Umar Gul to Shahadat Hossain, FOUR, he's connected well this time, peppers him with another short delivery on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain takes him on and swats it away to deep square leg fence, the fielder in the deep had no chance of stopping that

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, gets some sharp turn into the right hander, Shahadat Hossain presses forward and defends it

100.6

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, sharp bouncer on the stumps, Sunny does well to sway out of the line

100.5

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, full and on off, Sunny pushes it to the off side

100.4

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, angling in from outside off, Sunny defends it to the off side

100.3

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, oh this one sneaked past the outside edge, full and tailing in late, Sunny plays outside the line and misses it, there was some noice when it passed the bat, but it was off the bat hitting the pad

100.2

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, length delivery on off, Sunny pushes it towards covers and wants a single, but sent back by Shahadat Hossain

100.1

Umar Gul to Sunny, FOUR, shortish delivery outside off, Sunny was shaping to leave that one, but hangs his bat like a periscope, the ball takes the edge and flies past the slip cordon to third man fence, useful runs for Bangladesh

99.6

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, tossed up doosra on middle, Shahadat Hossain gets good stride forward and defends it

99.5

Ajmal to Sunny, 1 run, straying on the pads, Sunny works it to backward square leg

99.4

Ajmal to Sunny, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Sunny defends it to the off side

99.3

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run, catch dropped, well tossed up on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain couldn't resist and mows it miles up in the air at deep mid wicket, Rehman was shaping to take an easy catch, but was bit late in the end as the ball died on him and he drops a sitter eventually

99.2

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, turning in from outside off, Shahadat Hossain presses forward and blocks it

99.1

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, tossed up doosra on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain gets forward and defends it

98.6

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, length delivery angling in sharply from wide of the crease, Sunny played inside the line and is beaten all ends up

98.5

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, effort ball this time, banged in short on the stumps, Sunny ducks under it

98.4

Umar Gul to Sunny, FOUR, he's off the mark eventually, a gift from Gul, friendly full-toss on the stumps, Sunny gets forward and just punches it past the bowler and the umpire for his first boundary

98.3

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Sunny sways out of the line

98.2

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, full and tailing into the stumps, Sunny blocks it solidly off the front foot

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, flatter and shorter on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain defends it back to the bowler

97.5

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, another pitched up delivery, Shahadat Hossain gets forward to defend, but the ball goes off the inside half of the bat towards short midwicket

97.4

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain presses forward and defends it solidly

97.3

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, flatter and shorter, Shahadat Hossain punches it back to the bowler

97.2

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, pitches it on middle and gets it to turn in, Shahadat Hossain plays and misses it

97.1

Ajmal to Shahadat Hossain, no run, flatter delivery from round the wicket, Shahadat Hossain punches it to the off side

Saeed Ajmal [19.0-1-60-0] is back into the attack

96.6

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, full and this one came in a bit, Sunny gets right behind the line and defends it back to the bowler

96.5

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, back of a length and just outside off, it shapes away a bit, Sunny pokes at it tentatively and the ball just went past the outside edge

96.4

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, peppers him with a short delivery, Sunny does well to sway out of the line

96.3

Umar Gul to Sunny, no run, full and on off, Sunny gets forward and defends it to covers

96.2

Umar Gul to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run, good comeback from Gul, slips in the yorker on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain plays it down to mid on

96.1

Umar Gul to Shahadat Hossain, FOUR, Typical tail-ender shot, it was full and just outside off, Shahadat Hossain clears his front leg out of the way, makes room for himself and blasts it through mid off and extra cover for a boundary

95.6

Aizaz Cheema to Sunny, no run, banged in short and well directed on the body, Sunny takes his eyes off the ball and looks to leave it alone, but the ball came in to hit him on the shoulder

round the wicket now

95.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sunny, no run, back of a length and slanting across the left hander, Sunny gets nicely behind the line and defends it

95.4

Aizaz Cheema to Sunny, no run, full and pushed across him, Sunny defends it back to the bowler

95.3

Aizaz Cheema to Sunny, no run, lands it on a length outside off and angling across, Sunny lets it go through

95.2

Aizaz Cheema to Sunny, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Sunny lifts his bat and lets it go

95.1

Aizaz Cheema to Sunny, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Sunny defends it to the off side

94.6

Umar Gul to Shahadat Hossain, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Shahadat Hossain leaves it alone

Shahadat Hossain, right handed bat, comes to the crease

94.5

Umar Gul to Rahim, out Caught by Adnan Akmal!! Two in two for Pakistan, nothing delivery though, short and directed on the body from round the wicket, it was down the leg side, Rahim looked to work it away to fine leg, but gets a faint edge back to the keeper, Bangladesh are back to their usual best, the crowds are stunned and a beautiful opportunity to post a huge total is lost now. Rahim c Adnan Akmal b Umar Gul 40(102) [4s-6 6s-1]

Umar Gul to Rahim, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Elias Sunny, left handed bat, comes to the crease

94.4

Umar Gul to Rahim, out Shakib Al Hasan Run Out!! A wicket against the run of play for Pakistan and a huge one, but a terrible mix-up though, Rahim tucks it towards midwicket and calls for a single, but half way through he decides against it, Shakib had run almost half way down the track, Umar came in quickly from mid on and had all the time in the world to aim and hit the stumps at the bowler's end, Shakib departs after an excellent innings and he's not happy with his skipper here. Shakib Al Hasan run out (Umar) 144(242) [4s-15]

Umar Gul to Rahim, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

Shakib is run out after a terrible mix-up

94.3

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, banged in short and slanted across the right hander, Rahim gets right behind the line and defends it

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, shortish delivery just outside off, Rahim gets right behind the line and defends it

93.4

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling in, Rahim lifts his bat and lets it go

93.3

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, FOUR, Another streaky shot, lands it on a length this time, it was moving away slightly, Rahim pushes it away from his body and it just eluded the gully fiedler before running away to third man fence

93.2

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, FOUR, Top edge, but it landed safely, drew him into the false shot on that occasion, it was banged in short and well directed on the body, Rahim attempted the hook shot and top edges it high in the air to fine leg, the fielder had no chance of stopping that

93.1

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, length delivery wide outside off, Rahim reaches for it and pushes it to point

92.6

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, full and angling in, Shakib Al Hasan gets nicely behind it and blocks it solidly

92.5

Umar Gul to Rahim, 3 runs, poor delivery, too full and straight on the pads, Rahim clips it to vacant backward square leg region, Cheema had to cover good ground from fine leg and he does well to stop it with his left boot, saved a run in the end

92.4

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, another well directed short delivery, Rahim rides the bounce well and drops it to the off side

92.3

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, excellent delivery, short and well directed on the stumps, Rahim just manages to sway out of the line

92.2

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, full and on off, Rahim checks his drive at the last minute and it was in the air for a moment, Umar Gul was quick to bend low, but the ball just fell short of him

92.1

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, starts off with a bouncer, but it was well down the leg side, Rahim sways out of the line

91.6

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, full and angling in sharply, Shakib Al Hasan defends it from the crease towards the off side

91.5

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, lands it on a length just outside off, it bounced a bit more than expected, Shakib Al Hasan flashes hard and misses it

Round the wicket now

91.4

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, slower and fuller, Shakib Al Hasan picked it early and pushes it down to mid off

91.3

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 2 runs, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Shakib Al Hasan tucks it away to backward square leg for a well-run couple

91.2

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, 1 run, short again, Rahim punches it off the back foot to cover point for another easy single

91.1

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, short and well directed on the body, Shakib Al Hasan taps it to short mid wicket for a quick single

90.6

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, full and tailing in late, Rahim presses forward and blocks it

90.5

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, length delivery just outside off and this one jags back in sharply, Rahim is hit high on the pads, huge appeal is turned down, that was going over the top easily

90.4

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, too full and wide outside off, Shakib Al Hasan slaps it to sweeper cover, it was timed well and was travelling to the boundary, but Shafiq dives well to his left and saved 3 runs to his team

90.3

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, banged in short, but well down the leg side, Shakib Al Hasan sways out of the line

90.2

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 2 runs, too short outside off, not much pace on this pitch also, Shakib Al Hasan had ample time to pull it to deep mid wicket for a couple

90.1

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, full and on off from round the wicket, Shakib Al Hasan drives it down the track, Umar Gul got some hand to it, had it hit the stumps at the bowler's end, Rahim would have been short!

Umar Gul [21.0-1-77-2] is back into the attack

89.6

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, sharp bouncer on the stumps, far too high though, Rahim ducks under it

89.5

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, full and tailing in from wide of the crease, Rahim defends it solidly to the off side

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, angling in from back of a length, Rahim stays back and defends it

89.1

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the pads, Shakib Al Hasan works it towards short fine, this is now the highest 6th wicket partnership for Bangladesh vs Pakistan

We are all set to start the second session. Will Pakistan claw back into the match or Bangladesh will post a huge total. Cheema to start the proceedings after the lunch break..

Bangladesh are continuing their good work from yesterday. Shakib and Rahim have batted with confidence. Although they have scored at a slow rate, they have not lost a wicket. Pakistan are working hard but they are still struggling to break this stand. Join us at 11:40 AM IST for the second session.

88.6

Younis Khan to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, back of a length delivery but too straight on leg stump, Shakib turns it to mid wicket and that will be lunch

Last ball before lunch.

88.5

Younis Khan to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short of length ball angled across wide outside off, left alone by Shakib

The keeper is standing upto the stumps now. Two slips are standing back.

88.4

Younis Khan to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, fuller length ball on middle and off, driven to mid off

88.3

Younis Khan to Rahim, 1 run, Younis floats this on the pads and Rahim works it to backward square leg

88.2

Younis Khan to Rahim, no run, edged but safe, good length ball on middle and it jags away late, Rahim is almost squared up as he pushes at it, gets an outside edge but it goes on the bounce to second slip

88.1

Younis Khan to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Younis floats a low full toss outside off, Shakib gets forward and pushes it to mid off for a quick single, Gul has a shy at the stumps at the bowler's end but does not hit the stumps

Younis Khan, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

Last over before lunch. Younis Khan is coming into bowl. Really long time since I saw him bowl.

87.6

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Cheema keeps it short and slightly wide outside off, Shakib twirls his wrists and slaps it to deep point

87.5

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short of length ball outside off, Shakib angles the bat and steers it to point, the fielder runs in from gully and dives to his left to prevent any runs being taken, he holds his elbow as he stops that, hope it is not serious

87.4

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, good length ball but angled away wide outside off, Shakib does not play at it

87.3

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, shout for an LBW from Cheema but he does not have any luck, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Shakib gets forward and looks to nudge it to the leg side, misses it and the ball thuds into the pads but the ball was pitching well outside the line of leg stump

87.2

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short of length delivery outside off, keeps a bit low as Shakib tries to slash it through point, he swishes without any feet movement and gets beaten, goes on the bounce to Adnan

87.1

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, good length delivery slanting across just outside off, Shakib gets forward and dabs it to cover point

86.6

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, good length ball on the off stump, Rahim defends it back to the bowler

86.5

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, Gul once again shortens the length and it straightens a little outside off, Rahim taps it to point

86.4

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, good length ball and a tight line on off stump, Rahim pushes it to cover

86.3

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, Gul hurls a good bouncer and gets this to lift off from the deck, zips back in as Rahim stands tall and fends it to the off side

86.2

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, length ball and it darts back in off the seam, Shakib is almost cut in half as he gets an inside edge onto the pads and it rolls to point

86.1

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, good length ball and angles it in on middle and leg, Shakib nudges it back onto the pads and it rolls to the ground

85.6

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, short ball outside off, Rahim goes on the backfoot and punches it to point

85.5

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, good length ball on the off stump channel, Rahim hangs his bat out and gets an inside edge onto the thigh guard

85.4

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, short of length ball on the middle and leg stump, Rahim looks to work it to the leg side but falls over as he plays that, gets hit on the thigh guard and it falls to the ground

85.3

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, length ball outside the off stump, Rahim gets forward and blocks it to point

85.2

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, good length ball and probing away in the channel outside off, Rahim shoulders arms

85.1

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, FOUR, full pitched delivery outside off, Rahim gets forward and goes for the drive, gets a thick outside edge past gully, Azhar Ali dives to his right but cannot reach it as the ball rolls to the third man fence, that took the toe-end of the bat

84.6

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Gul comes round the wicket and angles in a back of a length delivery on the off stump, Shakib dabs it to short cover

84.5

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, another bumper from Gul angled across outside off, Shakib bends down and does not play at it

84.4

Umar Gul to Rahim, 1 run, short ball but slides it down the leg side, Rahim tucks it to fine leg

84.3

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, shortish ball and it cuts back in, spits up from the deck as the ball hits the bat high, Rahim takes one hand off the bat handle and fends it to the on side

84.2

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, the fast bowler's response, bouncer outside off and Rahim ducks

84.1

Umar Gul to Rahim, FOUR, majestically done by Rahim, full delivery and in the slot outside off, Rahim comes on the frontfoot and laces it on the up past the extra cover fielder for a glorious boundary, that is also the fifty partnership between these two

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, another loud shout for an LBW but this umpire Tarapore remains unmoved, good length ball angled on middle and leg, Shakib looks to get behind the line but gets hit on the pads, but the ball was pitching just outside the line of leg stump

83.4

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short of length ball outside off, Shakib continues to leave those deliveries

83.3

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short of a driving length delivery and going straight outside off, left alone by Shakib

83.2

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, edged but goes on the bounce, that was another close call for Shakib, Cheema slants across a back of a length delivery that nips away late just outside off, Shakib pokes at it and the edge flies to second slip, but it goes on the bounce to Younis Khan

83.1

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, back of a length delivery angling away outside off, Shakib leaves it

82.6

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, fuller ball on the off stump, Rahim gets forward and presents the full face of the bat, drives it to mid on

82.5

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, full and straight delivery just outside off, Rahim dabs it to short cover

82.4

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, good length ball but pushes it down the leg side, Rahim misses the leg glance and Adnan tumbles to his left to stop it

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, another loud shout for an LBW from Gul but umpire Doctrove is unmoved, good shout that, back of a length delivery angled across just outside off, Shakib looks to push at it and the ball hits Shakib high on the pad, the ball was pitching in line but it was possibly going over the stumps

81.6

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, fuller length ball angled in just around the off stump, Rahim judges it well and lets it go

81.5

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, short of a good length ball and straightening a touch outside off, Rahim does not play at it

81.4

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, back of a length delivery close to the off stump, Rahim defends it to point

81.3

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, good length ball and holding its line outside off, Rahim leaves it

81.2

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, Cheema stays wide of the crease and slants in a back of a length delivery outside off, Rahim shoulders arms

This is also Shakib's highest first class score. Records continue to tumble for this champion.

80.6

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Shakib stays on the back foot and guides it to deep point

80.5

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Gul keeps it around a good length just outside off, Shakib dabs it to point

80.4

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Shakib defends it to mid off

80.3

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, good length delivery just outside off, Shakib gets forward and defends it to cover

80.2

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, loose shot this from Shakib, short of length delivery slanted across wide outside off, Shakib is rooted to the crease as he looks to slash at it, the ball whizzes past the edge

80.1

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 2 runs, Gul starts off with a fuller length delivery that goes straight on just outside off, Shakib looks to drive it down the ground but he closes the bat face, manages to flick it to deep mid wicket for a couple

Umar Gul [17.0-1-67-2] is back into the attack

The new ball is due now. Pakistan may want to take it if they need to take quick wickets. However, with the way Ajmal is bowling, will Misbah delay in taking the new ball? Nope. Pakistan have immediately taken the second new ball.

79.6

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, another doosra from Ajmal, lands this on a good length just outside off but Rahim reads this well, gets behind the line and blocks it

79.5

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, flatter delivery and on a good length outside off, Shakib eases it to sweeper cover

Another slip being bought in now.

79.4

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter ball on the off stump, Shakib stays back and pushes it to cover

79.3

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Ajmal is in that zone now, another tossed up delivery and it shoots away sharply, Shakib looks to play at it but gets beaten

79.2

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, edged but safe, flighted delivery and it spins away late, Shakib plunges forward and pushes at it, the ball takes the thick edge but it lands safely at backward point

79.1

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball fired down the leg side, Shakib looks to glance it to fine leg but fails to make connection

78.6

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, Rehman keeps this straight and on the stumps, Rahim is happy to stay back and defend

78.5

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flatter ball outside off, Rahim hangs back and punches it to short cover

78.4

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, Rehman pushes this flatter delivery on middle and it straightens, Rahim covers the line and dabs it to silly point

78.3

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg stump, Rahim nudges it to the on side

78.2

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, good running that, Rehman stays over the wicket to the left hander and it spins away down the leg side, Shakib just tickles it to short fine leg but Azhar Ali quickly runs to his right, but the throw is on the bounce and Rahim makes it safely

78.1

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball sliding in on the middle and leg stump, Shakib makes a bit of room and dabs it back to the bowler

77.6

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, the Ajmal speciality is unveiled and it is the doosra, the delivery breaks the other way and Rahim played down the wrong line, he gets beaten all ends up

77.5

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, flatter ball around the off stump, Shakib taps it to cover point

77.4

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, that was a close call for Shakib, he danced down the track and Ajmal fires it quick and short outside off, luckily for Shakib the pitch is slow and it comes onto him slowly, he chops it to gully and he makes it back to his crease

77.3

Ajmal to Rahim, 1 run, this delivery spins back in sharply on the middle and leg stump, Rahim works it to square leg

77.2

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flatter ball on the stumps, Rahim defends it

77.1

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Ajmal floats this on a good length and it spins away, Shakib goes back and pushes it to sweeper cover, Gul fires a wild throw back to Adnan who cannot collect it, it goes to the deep and Rahim thinks about an extra run, but Shakib shouts NO immediately

76.6

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, full and flatter ball on the stumps, Rahim blocks it diligently

76.5

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, FOUR, superbly done by Rahim, slightly short from Rehman outside off, Rahim goes on the backfoot and cuts it to the third man fence

Javed Omar Belim scored 119 against Pakistan in Peshawar in 2003. This was the highest score for some time before Super Shakib broke it. The other Bangladeshi batsman to have scored a century against Pakistan was Habibul Bashar. He scored 108 in Karachi during the 2003 series.

76.4

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg stump, Rahim smothers it back to the bowler

76.3

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flatter delivery angled in on middle and it spins away, Rahim covers the spin and stabs it to the off side

76.2

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, flatter and straight delivery on the middle and leg stump, Shakib nudges it to the leg side

76.1

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Rehman pushes this quicker delivery through on the stumps, Shakib blocks it

75.6

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flatter ball close to the off stump, nudged to the leg side

75.5

Ajmal to Rahim, SIX, awesome shot from this pocket dynamite, Ajmal floats a flighted delivery outside off, Rahim bends down and slog sweeps it well back into the stands at deep mid wicket, first six of the innings and it is the Bangladesh captain who has hit it

75.4

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, quicker delivery and spinning in sharply, Rahim works it with the spin to short leg

75.3

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, Ajmal probes away close to the off stump and Rahim is solid in defence

75.2

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, tossed up delivery around the off stump, Rahim gets forward and blocks it

75.1

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, looped up delivery on the stumps, Shakib skips down the track and drills it to widish mid off for a single

74.6

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, this delivery spits away outside off but Rahim stays back and dabs it to the off side

74.5

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flatter delivery and spinning away outside off, Rahim stays back and pushes it to point

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, this delivery spins down the leg side, Shakib misses the leg glance and Adnan collects it

74.2

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, confident start from Shakib against Rehman, tossed up delivery but overpitches just outside off, Shakib bends the back leg and gets underneath the delivery, swings across the line and thumps it to the deep mid wicket fence

74.1

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 2 runs, Rehman floats this flatter delivery too full on the off stump, Shakib clips it to backward square leg and he runs aggressively, they take a couple

Abdur Rehman [14.0-0-42-0] is back into the attack

73.6

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, this one breaks away from a good length outside off, Shakib punches it to sweeper cover

73.5

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball just outside off, Shakib stays on the back foot and pushes it to point

73.4

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Shakib stays back and defends it

73.3

Ajmal to Rahim, 1 run, floats this loopy delivery on the middle and leg stump, Rahim turns it to square leg

73.2

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, the off-spinner from Ajmal just outside off, Rahim gets forward and gets the bad close to the pad, the ball brushes the pad and lobs to short leg, Ajmal celebrates and is convinced that Rahim is out, but is disappointed when the umpire does not give it out, there was no bat involved

Tactical move this by Misbah to introduce the spinner as the new ball is just 7 overs away.

73.1

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flatter delivery on a good length, breaks back in sharply as Rahim makes room and cuts it to point

Saeed Ajmal [15.0-1-47-0] is back into the attack

72.6

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, a well-directed bouncer this time just outside off, Shakib attempts the hook shot but the ball is a bit too high, he swishes and the ball just beats the outside edge

72.5

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Gul hurls the bouncer but is well down the leg side, Shakib leaves it as it is too wide to attempt any kind of shot

72.4

Umar Gul to Rahim, 1 run, back of a length delivery close to the off stump, Rahim plants his front foot forward and stabs at it, the ball rolls to mid wicket off the inside edge, first runs for Rahim after 21 balls

72.3

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, length ball angling in on middle, Rahim covers the line and nudges it to the on side

72.2

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, short of length delivery angled across outside off, Shakib plays it late and guides it to deep backward point

72.1

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, loud shout for an LBW but not given, back of a length delivery angling leg stump, Shakib looks to flick it to mid wicket but he misses, gets hit on the pads as Gul appeals, but the ball was pitching well outside the line of leg stump

71.6

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, pitched up outside off, Rahim drives it to cover

71.5

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, back of a length delivery slanting in on the off stump, Rahim gets forward and defends it back to the bowler

71.4

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, length ball and holding its line outside off, Rahim dabs it to gully

71.3

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, Cheema comes wide of the crease and floats a good length ball wide outside off, jags back in as Rahim leaves it

71.2

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, shortish ball but on the pads, Shakib neatly turns it off his hips to long leg

71.1

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short of a good length delivery angled across just outside off, Shakib pushes it back to the bowler

70.6

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, back of a length delivery in the channel outside off, Rahim leaves it easily

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short ball and rising up close to the body of Shakib, he gets cramped for room as he attempts the pull, ends up miscuing it but it lands safely in front of Ajmal who runs to his left from mid on, Shakib wanted a single but Rahim sends him back

69.6

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, back of a length delivery and angling in on the off stump, Rahim blocks it

69.5

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, shortish ball and holding its line outside off, Rahim stands tall and punches it to point

69.4

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, Cheema comes from wide of the crease and bowls the ball on a shortish length, it darts back in sharply but it slides down the leg side, Rahim misses out on the leg glance and Adnan appeals for a catch, but the ball was nowhere near the edge

69.3

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, short delivery slanting in on the stumps, Rahim covers the line and blocks it

69.2

Aizaz Cheema to Rahim, no run, short of length delivery and it keeps a bit low outside off, Rahim lets it go

69.1

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Cheema starts off with a good length ball but strays onto the pads, Shakib whips it to fine leg

Aizaz Cheema [16.0-2-52-3] is back into the attack

Two slips and a gully in place for the left hander.

68.6

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, back of a length delivery and around the off stump, Rahim stays back and pushes it to cover

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, Gul keeps the length short around the off stump, kicks up a bit from the deck as it surprises Rahim, he fends it to the leg side

68.3

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, nervy stuff from Rahim, short of length delivery and it nips away off the seam outside off, Rahim plays away from the body and the ball goes past the edge

68.2

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, back of a length delivery in the zone outside off, Rahim defends it back to the bowler

68.1

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, good length ball angled across on the off stump, Shakib turns it to square leg and he is away immediately

Out come the two overnight batsmen. Shakib and Rahim will be looking to make solid progress. Gul to start off.

Pitch Report, day 2: Mohammad Akram says that the Pakistan bowlers bowled too short after the lunch session and they did not exploit the conditions. The fog will freshen the pitch. If the Bangladeshi batsmen can survive the first hour, then the pitch will be good to bat on. It will assist the seamers at the start.

Nafees: It was one of my best knocks because the Pakistan bowling was fierce. It was very difficult at the start because wickets were falling. I focused on not getting out in a poor manner. I and Shakib were enjoying the moment but we focused on taking singles on a regular basis. Both of us were playing in our natural manner. Batting with Shakib was great as he is a good player. It is disappointing that I missed out on my hundred, but 97 is also not bad.

Update 09:10 AM IST: Good news. The match will start at 9:30 AM IST.

Update 08:55 AM IST: Live visuals from the ground show that there is not much of fog around and the covers are not on the pitch. But, the light seems to be very murky and the umpires are waiting for the light to improve.

Welcome to day 2 of the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan from Mirpur. Bangladesh are in a great position thanks to Shakib's unbeaten ton and Nafees' gallant 97. However, Bangladesh will realize that today is an important day as they look to build a good score to challenge Pakistan on a pitch that is flattening out. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be looking to wrap things up quickly as they look to put pressure on Bangladesh. However, there is bad news as there is a heavy covering of fog at Mirpur and the start is going to be delayed

That's it for the day, folks. Stumps have been called for. Bangladesh will be very happy with their performance today. The highlight of the day was a brilliant 180 run stand for the fifth wicket between Shakib and Nafees. Nafees missed out on a well-deserved ton but Shakib scored his 2nd Test century. Pakistan have had a hard day in the field after a great start. The bowlers will be looking to take some quick wickets tomorrow and put Bangladesh under fire. Play will start at 8:50 AM IST. This is Sid V, saying good bye on behalf of my colleagues. Ciao!

Well, the umpires are discussing the light and the players are walking off. Bad light has stopped play here and in all probability, stumps on day 1. All the Pakistani players run up and congratulate Shakib for a fine knock. For the first time on this tour, Pakistan have really struggled.

67.6

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Rahim blocks it

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, Rahim gets forward and defends it

67.1

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 3 runs, full and flat delivery but on leg stump, Shakib uses the pace and glances it to fine leg, Cheema runs to his left and stops it with his boot, comfortable three results

66.6

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Rahim smothers it to the ground

66.5

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, flatter ball and it spins away, Rahim punches it to cover

66.4

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, tossed up just outside off and it spins away, Rahim lets it go

66.3

Abdur Rehman to Rahim, no run, super ball from Rehman, he gives this some rip on middle and it breaks away sharply, Rahim plays inside the line of the ball and gets beaten

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, this one spins in down the leg side, Shakib covers the spin and clips it to long leg

Abdur Rehman [13.0-0-41-0] is back into the attack

Talking of tragedies, Mahela Jayawardene fell one run short of reaching 10000 runs in Test cricket. He was run-out for 15, thus ending this Test on 9999 runs. He will have to wait after Boxing day to get to 10000 runs.

65.6

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, loud shout for an LBW but Rahim survives, flatter ball that skids straight on, Rahim goes on the backfoot and looks to work it to the leg side, misses it and gets rapped on the pads, but the ball was pitching outside the line of leg stump

65.5

Ajmal to Rahim, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Rahim defends it

65.4

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Ajmal lands this delivery on a good length, Shakib turns it to square leg for a quick single

65.3

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball on the off stump, Shakib plays it late and dabs it to the off side

65.2

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, slightly short delivery outside off, Shakib glides it to backward point

65.1

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter ball on middle and it straightens, Shakib goes back and dabs it to point

64.6

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, Gul hurls the bouncer but it is down the leg side, Rahim ducks under

64.5

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, short ball around the off stump, Rahim gets behind the line to block it to point

64.4

Umar Gul to Rahim, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Rahim defends it back to the bowler

64.3

Umar Gul to Rahim, FOUR, the attempted yorker from Gul but it curves in onto the pads, Rahim clips it past short leg and it rolls to the deep square leg fence, the fielder at short leg gives chase as the ball slows up, he dives a bit too early as the ball touches the ropes

Mushfiqur Rahim, right handed bat, comes to the crease

64.2

Umar Gul to Nafees, out Caught by Adnan Akmal!! A snorter from Gul ends Nafees' innings. What a tragedy this is. Gul hurls the bouncer across and it rears up on Nafees, he tries to drop his wrists and sway out of the line, but the ball kisses the glove and Adnan takes the catch, Nafees was already walking when umpire Doctrove raised the finger, ends a superb partnership for Bangladesh, well played Nafees. Nafees c Adnan Akmal b Umar Gul 97(177) [4s-12]

Umar Gul to Nafees, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

64.1

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, full pitched delivery on the off stump, Shakib goes for the drive but the bat turns in his hand, the ball rolls to deep mid wicket

The umpires are chatting together now. The light has faded a lot, but it does not look like they are going off for the moment.

63.6

Ajmal to Nafees, FOUR, silken stuff from Nafees, flighted delivery but overpitched outside off, Nafees bends the back leg and creams it to the sweeper cover fence

63.5

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery that skids straight on, Nafees stays back to defend it

63.4

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, dabbed to backward point

63.3

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, quicker ball and drifting in on leg stump, Nafees defends it to the ground

63.2

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, flatter ball outside off, Nafees punches it back to the bowler

63.1

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, full and flat delivery on the middle and leg stump, Shakib works it to backward square leg, this is now Shakib's highest score in Tests.

62.6

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, 2nd TestCENTURY for Super Shakib. Take a bow, champion! What a knock this has been. Another short ball outside off, sits up nicely for Shakib who cuts it to deep backward point, he looks up at the heavens and acknowledges the roar of the crowd

62.5

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, this is amazing batting from Shakib, short of length delivery and close to the off stump, Shakib plays it late and cuts it past the gap at slip and gully for another boundary to third man, Shakib comes closer to his century

62.4

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, back of a length delivery close to the off stump, Shakib pats it to backward point

62.3

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 2 runs, fuller length ball that shapes back in on the pads, Shakib goes for the drive but the ball rolls to deep mid wicket off the inner half of the blade, easy couple results

62.2

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, delightfully done by Shakib, it was so non-chalantly done. Short and wide ball from Gul outside off, Shakib cuts it to the vacant deep backward point fence

62.1

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Gul starts off with a bouncer on the middle and leg stump, Shakib yanks his head back and sways out of the line

Umar Gul [12.0-1-47-1] is back into the attack

61.6

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Shakib charges down the track and thumps it to widish mid off

61.5

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker delivery on the stumps, Shakib pats it to point

61.4

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter delivery on leg stump and it spins away, Shakib angles his bat and dabs it to point

Drinks are on the field now. This has been a superb partnership. Shakib and Nafees are coming closer to their landmarks and the Pakistani bowlers are looking deflated.

60.6

Hafeez to Nafees, FOUR, this partnership is motoring along here, slightly short delivery outside off, Nafees goes on the backfoot and crashes it to sweeper cover for a boundary

60.5

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, flatter ball just outside off, Shakib punches it to long off

60.4

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, this delivery breaks away outside off, Shakib chops it down to backward point

60.3

Hafeez to Nafees, 1 run, full and flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Nafees gets forward and the ball rolls off the inside half of the bat to square leg

60.2

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Shakib gets forward and drives it to long off

60.1

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball and drifting in on the middle and leg stump, Shakib punches it to cover

59.6

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, slightly short and spinning away outside off, Shakib goes back and slaps it to sweeper cover

59.5

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, looped up on off stump and it spins away, Shakib looks to twirl it to the off side but gets beaten

59.4

Ajmal to Nafees, 1 run, flatter delivery and holding its line outside off, Nafees goes back and guides it to third man

59.3

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, good stuff from Ajmal, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg stump and spinning away late, Nafees is nearly squared up and the ball goes off the thick outside edge to backward point

59.2

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery and going straight on outside off, Nafees gets forward and guides it to short third

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, the classic off-spinner from Ajmal, pitches it on middle and spins away, Shakib has a feel for it and the ball spins past the edge

57.3

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball just outside off, Shakib taps it to silly point

57.2

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter ball just outside off, dabbed to point

57.1

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, tossed up delivery but lands it on a shortish length , Shakib attempts the sweep but he adjusts and swats it to mid wicket

This is the 8th 150 plus partnership for Bangladesh in Tests. However, this is their first 100 plus stands in Tests in the year 2011.

56.6

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery and going straight on outside off, Nafees drives it to backward point

56.5

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, this delivery spins back in on leg stump, Shakib stays back and turns it to backward square leg

56.4

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Shakib dabs it to the off side

56.3

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, Shakib is in full flow at the moment, flighted delivery outside off, Shakib dances down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball, lifts the back leg and hammers it to the deep mid wicket fence

56.2

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, 1 run, tossed up delivery down the leg side, Nafees sweeps it to fine leg, this is now the best fifth wicket stand for Bangladesh in Tests

56.1

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Nafees nudges it to short leg

Over in Centurion, Sri Lanka are in a lot of trouble against South Africa. They are already three down in their second innings and the Test looks to be heading for an early finish.

55.6

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Shakib dances down the track and smothers it to the ground

55.5

Ajmal to Nafees, 1 run, flatter ball but sliding down the leg side, Nafees works it to backward square leg

55.4

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, Ajmal pushes this quick delivery through just outside off, Nafees goes on the backfoot and blocks it

55.3

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, flatter ball close to the off stump, Shakib taps it to point for a quick single

55.2

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Shakib shimmies down the track drives it to short extra cover

55.1

Ajmal to Nafees, 1 run, flatter delivery but lands it on a short of length, Nafees turns it to backward square leg

Some movement behind the sightscreen. Nafees backed out as Ajmal was almost about to deliver that ball.

54.6

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 2 runs, slides this delivery down the leg side, Shakib uses the angle and tickles it to fine leg for a couple

54.5

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, 1 run, spinning in on the middle and leg stump, Nafees flicks it to long leg

54.4

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, this delivery spins back in quickly, Nafees hangs back and dabs it to the leg side

54.3

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, Rehman gets this ball to bounce a touch more as it spins back in, Nafees nudges it to short leg

54.2

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, slightly short and spinning back in, Shakib works it to backward square leg

54.1

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, 1 run, flighted delivery but too full outside off, Nafees gets forward and slaps it hard to mid off, but the fielder dives to his right to keep it down to just a single, good shot but minimal results

53.6

Ajmal to Nafees, 1 run, flatter ball and shaping in on the middle and leg stump, Nafees clips it to square leg

53.5

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Shakib jumps down the track and eases it to mid off

53.4

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flighted delivery and spinning away from a short of length outside off, Shakib makes room and goes for the cut, but he ends up reaching for it and he misses

53.3

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker delivery on middle, dabbed to point

53.2

Ajmal to Nafees, 1 run, flatter delivery drifting in on leg stump, Nafees works it to long leg

53.1

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, tossed up and breaking away just outside off, Shakib gets forward and taps it to point for a quick single, he is immediately cramping up but he seems to be alright

Saeed Ajmal [7.0-0-23-0] is back into the attack

52.6

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Nafees gets forward and defends it

52.5

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, this one again spins back into Shakib, he nudges it to backward square leg

52.4

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, 1 run, looped up delivery on the middle and leg stump, Nafees works it to backward square leg

52.3

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Nafees defends it

52.2

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Nafees nudges it to the leg side

52.1

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, quicker ball on off stump, pushed back to the bowler

51.6

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, Cheema is losing steam here, short delivery and wide outside off, Shakib frees his arms and crashes it to the deep backward point fence

51.5

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, pitched up a bit fuller outside off, Shakib crisply drives it to mid off and Gul dives to his right to prevent some runs, he gets up and fires a throw at the striker's end, he scores a direct hit but Shakib is in safely

51.4

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Shakib dabs it back to the bowler

51.3

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, pitched up delivery close to the off stump, Shakib mistimes the drive to mid off

51.2

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, huge effort ball from Cheema, but it goes too high over Shakib's head, he does not attempt any shot, wide is not signalled

51.1

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, pushed to mid off

50.6

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, full and straight delivery on the off stump, Nafees pushes it to mid on

50.5

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery close to the off stump, Nafees is solid in defence

50.4

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, quicker ball on the pads and Shakib works it to deep square leg

50.3

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, slightly short and spinning in, Shakib makes room and slaps it to point

50.2

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter delivery pushed through on the stumps, Shakib defends it

50.1

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Shakib gets forward and taps it back to the bowler

49.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, another effort ball from Cheema, short but on leg stump, Nafees lifts his bat as he pulls out of the leg glance, the ball thuds into the thigh pad and flies to the right of Adnan, he dives and takes it

49.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, short of length delivery slanting away just outside off, Nafees stays right back and taps it to point

49.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, Cheema is not able to maintain a consistent line and length, he hurls this one short but slides down the leg side, Nafees ducks

49.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, good line this from Cheema, back of a length delivery angled across in the zone outside off, Nafees hangs his bat out and gets beaten

49.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, the attempted slow yorker outside off, ends up dipping on Nafees who toe-ends it to short cover

49.1

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Shakib is rooted back to the crease as he expects the short ball, he makes the late adjustment as he realizes that the ball will not bounce much, he pushes it awkwardly to deep point

48.6

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, quicker ball and going straight on just outside off, Nafees plants his front foot forward and pushes it to the off side with bat close to the pad again, Rehman reckons that it hit the pad first and he appeals for an LBW, but the impact was outside the line of off stump

48.5

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, tossed up just outside off, Nafees smothers it to the ground off the front foot

48.4

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery slightly wide of off stump, Nafees gets forward and smothers it with bat and pad close to each other

48.3

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Shakib thumps it to long on

48.2

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, loud shout for a catch from Adnan for a catch but umpire Doctrove is unmoved, short ball turning in outside off, Shakib goes for the cut and misses it, the keeper takes it but there was no bat involved

48.1

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball on the off stump, Shakib pats it to the leg side

47.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, Cheema comes over the wicket and slants across a bumper outside off, Nafees arches back to leave it

47.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, short of length delivery but slides down the leg side, Nafees looks to whip it to fine leg but he misses

47.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, good length ball on middle and off, Nafees dabs it to backward point

47.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, FOUR, he really flashed that hard, short delivery close to the off stump, Nafees throws his bat at it and slashes it uppishly to third man, couple of bounces and into the ropes

47.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, another sharp bouncer on the stumps, Nafees goes for the hook but the ball climbs up from the deck, he swings and misses

47.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, Cheema comes round the wicket and bowls a back of a length delivery around the off stump, Nafees steers it to point

46.6

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, looped up delivery and it breaks in slowly, Shakib dead bats it to the ground

46.5

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short delivery outside off, Shakib backs away and cuts it to backward point but cannot find the gap

46.4

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball just outside off, Shakib stays back to block it

46.3

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter ball and it breaks back in, Shakib makes room and dabs it to point

46.2

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, 1 run, tosses this delivery up full outside off, Nafees gets forward and drives it to mid off, Ajmal runs and falls to his right to keep it down to a single, well fielded

46.1

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, quicker ball sliding through on the off stump, Nafees stays back to block it

45.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, 1 run, fifth short ball in the over, but Nafees is a bit too early on the pull, toe-ends it to backward square leg

45.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, Cheema is trying too hard here, he hurls the bouncer but loses his direction as the ball slides down the leg side, Nafees lets it go

45.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, short of length delivery on the middle and leg stump, keeps a bit low as Nafees taps it to extra cover off the back foot

45.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, another bouncer but he angles this one across outside off, Nafees drops his wrists and leaves it

45.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, FOUR, Nafees has been playing the pull shot very well today, another pacy bumper from Cheema on the middle and leg stump, Nafees swivels and gets on top of the bounce, mauls it to the deep backward square leg boundary

45.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, Cheema bangs a bouncer but it goes down the leg side, Nafees bends out of the way and evades it

44.6

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, 1 run, bowls this delivery on a shortish length and it spins in slowly, Nafees jabs it to mid wicket

44.5

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, quicker delivery outside off, Nafees stays back and punches it back to the bowler

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, 1 run, tossed up delivery but too full outside off, Nafees lunges forward and sweeps it along the mat to deep square leg, the square leg umpire had to take evasive action as he hoped as the ball reached the fielder

44.2

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, tossed up delivery and breaking in, Nafees gets forward and stabs it with bat close to the pad

44.1

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery and it breaks back in, Nafees goes back and nudges it to short leg who flicks it back onto the striker's end, but Nafees is safely in the crease

Welcome back to the final session. Bangladesh have been boosted by this partnership and they will be looking to push the team long to a competitive score.

For the first time in this series, a session has belonged to Bangladesh. 99 runs in 25 overs with no wickets will really cheer the crowd at Mirpur. Shakib and Nafees have batted really well as they strung the first ever century partnership in Tests against Pakistan. Both batsmen got past their fifties and the Pakistani bowlers were put to the sword. Bangladesh will be hoping that this partnership carries on. Join us at 2:35 PM IST for the final session.

43.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, 1 run, the length has been short this over but Cheema slides this one on the pads, Nafees works it to fine leg where Adnan gives chase, that will be Tea on day 1

43.5

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Cheema keeps it short and he slants it across just outside off, Shakib turns it to mid wicket for a quick single

43.4

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short ball outside the off stump, Shakib cuts it to gully

43.3

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, good length ball on the middle and leg stump, Shakib taps it to the leg side

Something has flown into Shakib's eye and he is getting some treatment. Slight holdup in play here.

43.2

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Shakib pats it to short cover off the back foot

43.1

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 2 runs, short in length close to the off stump, Shakib short arm jabs it to deep mid wicket for a couple, he timed that really well

42.6

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, looped up and spinning in slowly, Nafees blocks it to the ground

42.5

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, flatter ball and going straight on the off stump, Shakib plays it late and nudges it to backward square leg

42.4

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Shakib lunges forward and nudges it to short mid wicket

42.3

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Rehman lands this one short and it breaks back in as well, Shakib cuts it to backward point again

42.2

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Shakib plunges forward and dead bats it to the ground

42.1

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short ball from Rehman outside off, sits up nicely for Shakib who backs away and cuts it to backward point, but straight to the fielder

Abdur Rehman [5.0-0-21-0] is back into the attack

41.6

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, short of length ball outside off, Shakib stays back and lashes it to deep backward point

41.5

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Shakib nudges it to the leg side

41.4

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, good length ball but once again sprays it down the leg side, Shakib misses the leg glance and Adnan moves to his right to collect it

41.3

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Shakib pushes it to the off side

41.2

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, only Adnan Akmal went up, possibly telling his brothers that I can catch as well. Short delivery angled across outside off, Shakib looks to force it on the up through cover, misses it and the keeper takes it, but there was no bat involved

41.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, 1 run, Cheema starts off with a loosener as well, short ball but on leg stump, Nafees lifts the front leg and short arm pulls it to long leg

Aizaz Cheema [10.0-2-32-3] is back into the attack

40.6

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, looks like a five ball over here, poor umpiring indeed

40.5

Ajmal to Nafees, 1 run, quicker ball and sliding in on the pads, Nafees works it to square leg

40.4

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery around the off stump, Nafees prods forward and gets the bat close to the pad, stabs it to the off side

40.3

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, quicker delivery just outside off, Shakib gets forward and taps it to point

40.2

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, Shakib is in that zone now, the doosra from Ajmal just outside off, Shakib reads it and he jumps down the track, creams it emphatically to the wide long off fence, this is the first century stand for any wicket for Bangladesh against Pakistan in Tests

40.1

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, 10th Test FIFTY for super Shakib, whatta player, flatter delivery outside off, Shakib rocks back and belts it wide of mid off and it screams away to the wide long off fence

39.6

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, stifled shout from Adnan for a catch but not given, another sharp bumper from Gul on the stumps, Nafees looks to hook it but takes his eyes off the ball, he swings and gets into an awkward tangle, the keeper takes it and he appeals but the ball was nowhere near the glove or the bat

39.5

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, a sharp bouncer on the middle and leg stump, Nafees yanks his head out of the way and leaves it

39.4

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, good length delivery just outside off, Shakib punches it past the bowler and it rolls to mid on, he hesitates a bit but decides to take a quick single

39.3

Umar Gul to Nafees, 1 run, the trap was set and Nafees just managed to evade it, there was a deep square leg in place for a mistimed pull shot and Nafees almost obliges, a short ball from Gul on the stumps, Nafees does not get on top of the bounce and he pulls it to deep square leg, luckily goes on the bounce to Hafeez

39.2

Umar Gul to Nafees, 2 runs, cleverly played by Nafees, slow yorker length delivery outside off, Nafees plays it late and guides it past gully, rolls to third man where Rehman gets to it slowly, they take a couple

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Shakib whips it to short leg and gets unbalanced slightly, but his back foot remains firmly behind the crease

37.6

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, the fourth short ball from Gul is right on target, a pacy bouncer and straight on the stumps, Nafees yanks his head back as he looks to sway out of the line, but the ball zeroes in on his helmet and he gets hit, Gul stares back

37.5

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, third short ball but Gul sprays this down the leg side, Nafees again sways out of the line and sees it through to Adnan

37.4

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, good comeback from Gul, another short delivery from Gul and it rises up from the deck, Nafees drops his wrists and leaves it

37.3

Umar Gul to Nafees, FOUR, cracking shot from Nafees, short ball from Gul on the stumps, Nafees lifts his front leg and gets on top of the bounce, hammers the pull shot to the deep square leg boundary

Umar Gul to Nafees, 1 run, short of a driving length delivery just outside off, Nafees pushes it to point with an angled bat

This is now the highest 5th wicket partnership for Bangladesh in Tests against Pakistan.

36.6

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Ajmal bowls this slower through the air outside off, Shakib lined up for the big drive but ends up slapping it without any timing to point

36.5

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, floats this delivery close to the off stump, dabbed to point

36.4

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Shakib defends it back to the bowler

36.3

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker delivery and drifting in on the middle and leg stump, the ball bounces a bit more as Shakib looks to nudge it to the leg side, the ball hits the thigh guard and rolls to the on side

36.2

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Shakib defends it

36.1

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, Shakib is really batting well here, slightly short delivery outside off, Shakib goes back and cracks it past backward point, Shoaib Malik who is a substitute for Azhar Ali gives chase but he cannot stop it

35.6

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Nafees defends it back to the bowler

35.5

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, Gul bangs the bouncer but it goes down the leg side, Nafees moves out of the line and lifts his bat to leave it

35.4

Umar Gul to Nafees, 2 runs, poor fielding from Taufeeq Umar, full ball just outside off from Gul, Nafees gets forward and caresses the drive to cover, Taufeeq dives over to his right and misfields, rolls to sweeper cover for a couple

35.3

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, Gul keeps the length short and close to the off stump, Nafees punches it to cover

35.2

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, good length ball and moving away a touch just outside off, Nafees defends it to short cover

35.1

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, good length delivery slanted across in the channel just outside off, Nafees shoulders arms

34.6

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball on the stumps, Shakib stays back and blocks it

34.5

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter delivery and fuller in length just outside off, Shakib pushes it to point

34.4

Ajmal to Nafees, 1 run, slides this delivery onto the pads and Nafees works it to fine leg

34.3

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, the toppie from Ajmal, gets it to spin away and bounce a touch more, Nafees goes for the cut but misses it, Adnan again cannot collect it

34.2

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, this ball goes straight on middle, Nafees blocks it

34.1

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Nafees stays back and pushes it to cover

Drinks are on the field now. This has been an excellent partnership. Nafees has played really well after a shaky start. Shakib has also looked in great touch. However, these two will have to build a big partnership if they have to put Bangladesh in a great position.

33.6

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short of length delivery around the off stump, Shakib punches it to cover

33.5

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, pitched up close to the off stump, Shakib drives it to mid off

33.4

Umar Gul to Nafees, 1 run, short of length delivery but on the pads, Nafees works it to mid wicket

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and it kicks up from the deck, Nafees looks to guide it to third man but the ball just goes past the edge

33.1

Umar Gul to Nafees, FOUR, a gentle loosener from Gul and Nafees makes him pay, good length delivery angled across wide outside off, Nafees comes on the frontfoot and laces the drive to the sweeper cover fence, gets to his 7th TestFIFTY

Umar Gul [8.0-1-29-1] is back into the attack

32.6

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, leg byes, 2 runs, quicker ball from Ajmal but he fires this on the pads, Shakib helps it along the way by glancing it to fine leg, but the ball hit the pads and they sneak a couple of leg byes

32.5

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter ball close to the off stump, Shakib punches it to short cover

32.4

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball pushed through on the middle and leg stump, Shakib goes on the backfoot and closes the bat face, works it to square leg and Shakib sets off for a quick single, but Nafees is not interested and he sends him back, poor running as a single was easily available

32.3

Ajmal to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter ball just outside off, Shakib hangs back and dabs it to the off side

32.2

Ajmal to Nafees, 1 run, tossed up delivery but slides down the leg side, Nafees sweeps it to fine leg, these two are batting very comfortably out there

32.1

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Nafees taps it back to the bowler

31.6

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, drifting in on leg stump and Shakib twirls it to leg slip

31.5

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, quicker delivery from Rehman but slides onto the pads, Shakib twirls his wrists and gets on top of the bounce, tickles it to fine leg for another boundary

31.4

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Shakib turns it to the leg side

Shakib is the leading run-scorer at Mirpur. He has now reached 600 runs in the eight Tests that have been played.

31.3

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, 1 run, slightly short on the middle and leg stump, Nafees rocks back and swats it to deep square leg

31.2

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, tossed up delivery on off stump and it spins back in, Shakib uses the spin and works it to backward square leg

31.1

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, this delivery breaks in but it slides down the leg side, Shakib misses the leg glance and Adnan cannot collect it cleanly

30.6

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, this delivery holds its line after pitching on a good length outside off, Nafees pushes it to cover

30.5

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, driven to cover

30.4

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, flatter ball on middle, Nafees gets forward and dabs it to short leg

30.3

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, full and flatter delivery on the off stump, Nafees defends it

30.2

Ajmal to Nafees, FOUR, quicker delivery pushed through and it straightens, Nafees slices it with an angled bat and the ball rolls to the third man fence

30.1

Ajmal to Nafees, no run, flighted delivery outside off, driven to mid off

Saeed Ajmal [1.0-0-2-0] is back into the attack

29.6

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, tossed up delivery on off stump, Shakib blocks it

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, appeal for a catch but umpire Tarapore is unmoved, good decision that, flighted delivery from Rehman and it spins in, bounces a tad more as Nafees goes for the sweep, the ball hits the fore-arm and lobs behind to the keeper, Misbah from first slip runs to his right and takes the catch, there was no bat involved as replays suggested

29.2

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, looped up delivery and it spins back in, Nafees plants his front foot forward and gets hit on the pad, Rehman appeals for an LBW but the impact was outside the line of off stump

Hafeez to Nafees, FOUR, poor ball from the Professor, he drags this one short and it sits up nicely for Nafees, he rocks back and thumps the pull to the wide long on fence, that is also the fifty partnership

28.5

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, looped up and straight on the off stump, Nafees gets forward and blocks it

28.4

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery close to the off stump, Nafees taps it to silly point

28.3

Hafeez to Nafees, FOUR, wonderfully done by Nafees, Hafeez floats it too full on leg stump, Nafees bends forward and rolls his wrists over that ball, sweeps it to fine leg for a boundary, Cheema who was stationed there had no chance

28.2

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Nafees gets forward and taps it to the off side

28.1

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, tossed up on the middle and leg stump, Shakib clears the front leg and drills it to mid off, Gul runs in but misfields, gifts them the single in the end

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Rehman comes wide of the crease and floats a loopy delivery, breaks back in as Shakib stays back to block it

27.4

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter delivery and it holds its line outside off, Shakib pats it to the off side with an angled bat

27.3

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, pushes this delivery through on the middle and leg stump, Shakib stays back and nurdles it to square leg

27.2

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, nudged to the on side

27.1

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball and it spins back in sharply, Shakib looks to work it to fine leg, but the ball grazes the pad and lobs to short leg who takes it, Pakistan appeal for a catch but there was no bat involved

26.6

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery close to the off stump, Nafees stays back and looks to make room, cuts it to backward point but the fielder moves to his right, turns around and fires a quick throw to prevent the single

26.5

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery and drifting in on the off stump, Nafees comes forward and gets the bat close to pad, smothers it to the ground

26.4

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, tossed up ball outside off, Nafees gets forward and taps it to point

26.3

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, looped up delivery but straight on the middle and leg stump, Nafees nudges it on the bounce to short leg

26.2

Hafeez to Nafees, 2 runs, flatter delivery but slides down the leg side, Nafees tickles it to fine leg for a couple where Cheema stops it with his boot

26.1

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, Hafeez delivered that with a slight pause and he lands this delivery on the off stump, Nafees defends it

25.6

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, Shakib is playing confident cricket here, flighted delivery just outside off, spins in as Shakib charges down the track, swings across the line and whacks it to deep mid wicket

25.5

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, 1 run, Rehman loops this delivery up around the off stump, Nafees plunges forward and sweeps it to backward square leg as Gul runs to his right to stop it

25.4

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, flatter delivery angling in on the middle and leg stump, Shakib turns it to backward square leg, he thinks about a second but a single is all that the team will get

25.3

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Shakib gets forward and blocks it

25.2

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Shakib shimmies down the track and dabs it to short cover

25.1

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, 1 run, Rehman continues to spin the delivery back into the left hander, Nafees goes back and works it with the spin to long leg

24.6

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, straight delivery just outside off, Shakib dabs it to the off side

24.5

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, slightly short ball and going straight on outside off, Shakib rocks back and thumps it to cover, a slight misfield from the fielder but they do not risk a single

24.4

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter ball and angling in on the middle and leg stump, Shakib nudges it past short leg

24.3

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter ball on the off stump, Shakib hangs back and blocks it diligently

24.2

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Shakib dabs it to short cover

24.1

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, quicker ball that slides through on the middle and leg stump, Shakib goes back and defends it

23.6

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Nafees plunges forward and blocks it

23.5

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Shakib is looking to be innovative here, Rehman gets this ball to bounce a bit more after spinning back in, Shakib bends down and paddle scoops it to fine leg, but it lands safely

23.4

Abdur Rehman to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, OUCH! Azhar Ali is writhing in pain here. Tossed up delivery from Rehman just outside off, Shakib bends down and sweeps it hard, but hits short leg flush on the elbow and Azhar Ali is in pain, Shakib immediately apologizes and the physio is out there, Azhar Ali is walking off

23.3

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, leg byes, 1 run, again this delivery spins back in, Nafees again looks to work it to the leg side, the ball hits the thigh guard and lobs over Azhar Ali at short leg, rolls to backward square leg for a leg bye

23.2

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, looped up delivery and it breaks back in, Nafees goes back and looks to glance it to fine leg, the ball lobs off the thigh guard to short leg and the fielder dives forward to take it, but there was no bat involved

23.1

Abdur Rehman to Nafees, no run, tossed up delivery and spinning back in, Nafees plunges forward and gets an inside edge onto the pad, lobs up and falls safely on the leg side

Abdur Rehman, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

22.6

Hafeez to Nafees, 1 run, quicker ball on the pads, Nafees nudges it to square leg for a quick single, Adnan Akmal goes after it but he slips, that allows them a single, Hafeez has a wry grin on his face

22.5

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, keeps this delivery on middle and Nafees defends it back to the bowler

22.4

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Nafees goes on the backfoot and defends it to the off side

22.3

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, straight delivery on the stumps, Nafees nudges it to short leg

22.2

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, quicker ball and it kicks up from the deck, spins away outside off as Nafees lets it go

22.1

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery pushed through on the middle and leg stump, Nafees defends it

21.6

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, classy from Shakib, fuller ball outside off, Shakib gets forward and presents the high elbow, drives it crisply past mid off who dives over to his left, the ball purrs away to the long off fence

21.5

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Shakib pushes it to cover

21.4

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, edged but safe, length ball outside off, Shakib pushes at it softly with an open bat face, the ball takes the outside edge and goes in between the gap at 3rd slip and gully for a boundary, it was semi-deliberate from Shakib but he had it under control

21.3

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, superbly done by Shakib, slightly short and angled wide outside off, Shakib latches onto it and cracks it to the deep backward point fence

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, back of a length delivery angled across outside off, Shakib looks to drive it on the up but he wafts at it without any feet movement, gets beaten, loose batting this from Shakib

20.6

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, flatter delivery on middle, Nafees plants his front foot forward and dabs it to short leg

20.5

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, flighted delivery and given a lot more air on off stump, Nafees gets forward and blocks it back to the bowler

20.4

Hafeez to Nafees, 2 runs, looped up delivery and drifting in on the pads, Nafees whips it to deep mid wicket for a couple

20.3

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Nafees drives it back to Hafeez who does not stop it and he parries it to mid off

20.2

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, looped up delivery just outside off, Shakib skips down the track and drives it to mid off, Gul dives to his right and stops it, but they manage to take the single

20.1

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Hafeez floats a low full toss that dips on Shakib, he thumps it to mid off but without any timing

19.6

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, short of length delivery and it comes back in a touch just outside off, Shakib jabs it to cover

19.5

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, Shakib drives it to extra cover

19.4

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, full ball slanted across outside off, Shakib gets forward and drives it to cover

19.3

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short of length ball on the middle and leg stump, Shakib nurdles it to short leg

19.2

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, fuller ball just outside off, Shakib pushes it to mid off

19.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, 1 run, Cheema starts off with a good length ball angled across on the off stump, Nafees gets forward and gets the bat close to the pad, gets an inside edge that rolls to mid wicket

Welcome back to the post-lunch session. How often have the Bangladesh lower order batted better than the top order? A lot of times unfortumately. I say change the Batting order. Let the tail bat at the top and vice versa. Maybe that can change the fortunes of the Bangladesh team.

Another poor session for Bangladesh. Cheema was the chief destroyer as he picked up three wickets. Gul chipped in with the wicket of Tamim as the Bangladesh top order crumbled. Nafees has looked in good touch and he has a huge task to do along with Shakib. Join us at 12:25 PM IST for the second session.

18.6

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, superb way to end what has been a poor session for Bangladesh, slightly short delivery and spinnins away outside off, Shakib rocks back and cuts it to backward point, the fielder dives to his left but misfields, the ball rolls away to the fence, that will be lunch on day 1

18.5

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter delivery and going straight on, Shakib goes on the backfoot and gets the bat down at the last moment to defend it

18.4

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, full and flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Shakib is solid in defence

18.3

Hafeez to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, flatter ball pushed through on middle and leg, Shakib hangs back and smothers it to the ground

18.2

Hafeez to Nafees, 1 run, quicker ball sliding in on the middle and leg stump, Nafees whips it to backward square leg

18.1

Hafeez to Nafees, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, dabbed to silly point

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, Gul comes round the wicket and floats a back of a length delivery outside off, Nafees punches it to cover point

14.3

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, good length ball just outside off, Shakib taps it to point and gets off the mark

14.2

Umar Gul to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short ball but slides this down the leg side, Shakib does not play at it, that ball was too high for any shot to be attempted

14.1

Umar Gul to Nafees, 1 run, back of a length delivery around the off stump, Nafees pushes it to cover point for a quick single

13.6

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, fuller length ball outside off, Shakib drives it to backward point but cannot get it past Rehman

13.5

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, superb ball from Cheema, good length ball on the middle and leg stump, gets it to cut away late as Shakib almost plays down the wrong line, the ball hits the outside edge and it rolls to gully

13.4

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Shakib plants his front foot across and nudges it to the leg side

13.3

Aizaz Cheema to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, short ball but angles it wide outside off, Shakib lets it go

Shakib Al Hasan, left handed bat, comes to the crease

13.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, out Caught by Adnan Akmal!! Cheema continues to rock. He lands this delivery on a good length and it straightens a bit just outside off, Nasir pokes at it and the thin outside edge is snapped up by Adnan, Bangladesh are in tatters. Nasir Hossain c Adnan Akmal b Aizaz Cheema 7(17) [4s-1]

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

13.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, 1 run, fuller length ball close to the off stump, Nafees gets forward and drives it crisply to mid off, Azhar Ali dives to his left and stops it from going to the boundary

12.6

Umar Gul to Nafees, 1 run, back of a length delivery close to the off stump, Nafees taps it to cover and they pinch a quick single

12.5

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, another short ball but this is too high and wide outside off, Nafees does not bother playing at it, the umpire does not signal a wide

12.4

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, short ball banged in just outside off, Nafees yanks his head back and sways out of the way

12.3

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Nasir punches it to cover

12.2

Umar Gul to Nafees, 1 run, fuller ball just outside off, Nafees looks to drive it through cover but the bat face turns, the ball rolls to mid on for a quick single

12.1

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, good length delivery slanting away outside off, Nafees opens the bat face and guides it to gully

11.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, back of a length delivery and it straughtens just outside off, Nasir drags his bat inside the line and leaves it

11.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, shortish delivery and it cuts back in just outside off, Nasir taps it back to the bowler

11.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, 1 run, short ball but on the pads, Nafees hops and clips it to fine leg

11.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, full pitched ball on the off stump, Nafees punchily drives it to mid on

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, FOUR, Nafees is looking in great touch, slightly overpitched from Cheema outside off, Nafees gets forward and leans into the stroke, drives it past mid off and the ball scoots away to the long off fence

10.6

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, Gul hurls this delivery short outside off, Nasir arches back and leaves it

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, fuller length ball angled in on leg stump, Nasir clips it to mid on who is slightly wide

The physio is out there attending to Nasir. Adnan Akmal is having some laughs with Nasir and he seems to be alright.

10.3

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, short of length delivery and cutting back in on the middle and leg stump, Nasir is caught on the back foot as the ball nearly cuts him in half, the ball thuds into the abdomen, extra bounce from Gul and Nasir is in pain

10.2

Umar Gul to Nafees, 1 run, back of a length ball but on leg stump, Nafees works it off his pads to fine leg

10.1

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, full and straight delivery just outside off, Nafees dabs it to point

9.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, fullish ball outside the off stump, Nasir pushes it to cover

9.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, 2 runs, good length ball but slightly wide outside off, Nasir gets forward and drives it on the up to sweeper cover for a couple, gets off the mark

9.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, full ball and it darts back in outside off, Nasir stays forward and pushes it back to the bowler

9.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, Cheema lands this on a good length and slants it in sharply, Nasir almost plays down the wrong line but manages to tap it to point

9.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, length ball and it curls back in just outside off, Nasir taps it to mid on

9.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, 1 run, short of length delivery just outside off, Nafees stays back and punches it to cover, Rehman gives chase and misfields slightly, but they only settle for a single

8.6

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, fuller length delivery with a bit of away movement just outside off, Nasir looks to stab at it but the ball goes past the outside edge, Nasir is just about hanging in there

8.5

Umar Gul to Nasir Hossain, no run, stifled shout from Gul for an LBW, good length ball and it nips back in sharply, Nasir does not move his feet and he is caught on the crease as the ball thuds into the thigh guard, that ball was going over the stumps

8.4

Umar Gul to Nafees, 1 run, back of a length delivery and straight on the stumps, Nafees closes the bat face and tucks it to mid wicket

8.3

Umar Gul to Nafees, FOUR, Nafees played that with a bit more control, shortish ball angled across outside off, Nafees slants the bat and forces it through backward point for a boundary, it was a bit uppish but there was no fielder there

8.2

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, pitched up just outside off, Nafees dabs it to short cover

8.1

Umar Gul to Nafees, no run, fuller length delivery slanted across outside off, Nafees uncertainly looks to drive it, but does not go through with the shot completely and gets beaten

7.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, even better ball to end a superb over from Cheema, short of length delivery and it zips away sharply, gets some extra bounce as Nasir has a feel for it, gets beaten all ends up

7.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nasir Hossain, no run, superbly bowled by Cheema, length ball and it straightens at the last moment just outside off, Nasir plays inside the line of the delivery and the ball whizzes past the edge

Nasir Hossain, right handed bat, comes to the crease

7.4

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, out Bowled!! Bangladesh are in free fall mode here. Cheema bowls a good length delivery just outside off and it jags back in sharply off the deck, it keeps a bit low as Mahmudullah is late in getting the bat down, the ball brushes the pad and crashes into middle and off stump. Mahmudullah b Aizaz Cheema 0(1)

Aizaz Cheema to Mahmudullah, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

7.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, 1 run, back of a length on middle, Nafees stays back and dabs it to cover

7.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, FOUR, much better shot from Nafees, short ball angled across wide outside off, Nafees frees his arms and cracks it uppishly over backward point, purrs away to the boundary

7.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, full and straight delivery on middle and off, Nafees defends it back to the bowler

Mahmudullah, right handed bat, comes to the crease

6.6

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, out Caught by Aizaz Cheema!! That is a very poor shot from Tamim. One wonders when he will stop having brain fades like this. Gul bangs this short on the middle and leg stump, hurries onto Tamim who swivels and hooks it without any timing, the ball sails to fine leg where Cheema runs back and takes a simple catch, both openers are back in the hut now. Tamim Iqbal c Aizaz Cheema b Umar Gul 14(24) [4s-2]

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

6.5

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, back of a length delivery in the zone just outside off, Tamim blocks it back to Gul

6.4

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, short of a driving length just outside off, Tamim blocks it

6.3

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, 2 runs, full ball outside the off stump, Tamim looks to drive it with an angled bat, but the bat face closes on impact and the ball rolls to mid wicket for a couple

6.2

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, huge shout for an LBW but umpire Doctrove says no, Gul bowls a good length delivery that straightens on leg stump, Tamim looks to defend and gets hit on the pads, but the ball was pitching outside the line of leg stump

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Nafees nudges it to short mid off the back foot

5.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, pitched up around the off stump, Nafees gets forward and defends it back to the bowler

5.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, good bowling this from Cheema, he lands this ball on a good length and it cuts away sharply in the zone outside off, Nafees tentatively hangs his bat out but the ball goes past the outside edge

5.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, back of a length delivery and it darts away outside off, Nafees does not play at it

5.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, goodish length delivery and moving away a tad just outside off, Nafees angles the bat and steers it alng the ground to gully

5.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Nafees dabs it to cover point

4.6

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, Gul keeps the length short and around the off stump, Tamim angles the bat and punches it to point

4.5

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR, more runs and the crowd are delighted, short of length delivery angled in on the stumps, Tamim opens the bat face and guides it past the gap at third slip and gully, the gully fielder dives to his right but cannot stop it as the ball goes to the third man fence

4.4

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR, majestically done by Tamim, Gul changes the angle and comes round the wicket, but he overpitches this delivery outside off, Tamim leans forward and presents the high elbow, creams it to the deep extra cover boundary, he also holds the pose for the cameras after playing that shot

4.3

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, shortish delivery on off stump, Tamim defends it solidly

4.2

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, length ball and in the channel just outside off, Tamim looks to drive it on the up through cover but the bat face closes on impact and he mistimes it to mid on

4.1

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, fine delivery from Gul, good length ball and it nips away off the deck just outside off, Tamim gropes at it but the ball just beats the outside edge

3.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, length ball and very close to the off stump, Nafees judges it well and leaves it

3.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, Nafees is really looking nervy out there, short ball from Cheema and it darts away wide outside off, Nafees slashes at it without moving his feet, the ball just eludes the outside edge

3.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, 2 runs, full pitched delivery just outside off, Nafees looks to drive it through cover but the bat turns in his hand, the ball squirts off the inside edge to deep mid wicket as Ajmal gives chase, Nafees takes a couple and opens his account

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Nafees hops back and punches it to cover point

3.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nafees, no run, loud appeal for an LBW from behind the wicket, but umpire Tarapore is unmoved this time, back of a length delivery that cuts back into Nafees, he is caught on the crease as he closes the bat face and gets hit on the pads, but that was probably pitching just outside the line of leg stump

2.6

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, fullish ball close to the off stump, Tamim gets forward and pats it to the leg side

2.5

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, length ball just outside off, Tamim pushes it to mid on

Replays coming in for the Nazimuddin dismissal show that the ball might have just bounced over the stumps. But, he was not offering a shot.

2.4

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, 2 runs, goodish length ball that straightens a tad on the middle and leg stump, Tamim closes the bat face and works it to backward square leg for a couple, Bangladesh are away

2.3

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, Tamim was in two minds there, fuller length delivery and shaping away in the corridor just outside off, Tamim was late in leaving it, he raises his bat and gets an inside edge onto the pads

2.2

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, fuller length ball in the zone outside off, left alone by Tamim

2.1

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, length ball on the off stump, Tamim dabs it to short cover

Shahriar Nafees, left handed bat, comes to the crease

1.6

Aizaz Cheema to Nazimuddin, out Lbw!! Cheema strikes in the most interesting manner. Short of a length delivery outside off and it darts back in sharply, Nazimuddin misjudges it completely and shoulders arms, the ball thuds into the pads, the slips went up and Cheema aborted his appeal, but umpire Tarapore was quick to raise the finger, Cheema lets out a sigh of relief as Nazimuddin trudges off in disbelief, that ball was probably hitting the stumps. Nazimuddin lbw b Aizaz Cheema 0(6)

Aizaz Cheema to Nazimuddin, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

1.5

Aizaz Cheema to Nazimuddin, no run, length ball angled in on middle and off, Nazimuddin covers the line and nudges it to short mid wicket

1.4

Aizaz Cheema to Nazimuddin, no run, short of a good length delivery just around the off stump, Nazimuddin hops to the off side and taps it to the on side

1.3

Aizaz Cheema to Nazimuddin, no run, good ball but Nazimuddin survives, short ball angled in on the off stump, the ball spits up from the deck as Nazimuddin fends at it with soft hands, the ball hits the bat high on the splice and it lands on the bounce to the slips

1.2

Aizaz Cheema to Nazimuddin, no run, back of a length delivery and veering away outside off, Nazimuddin lets it go

1.1

Aizaz Cheema to Nazimuddin, no run, Cheema comes from wide of the crease and bowls a short of length delivery outside off, cuts back in a touch as Nazimuddin shoulders arms

Aizaz Cheema, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Looking at the problems that Tamim has been facing against Hafeez, will Misbah get him onto bowl immediately? Nope, it will be Cheema this time.

0.6

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, Gul shortens the length and keeps it close to the off stump, the ball climbs up from the deck but Tamim lifts his bat and leaves it, steady start for Gul

0.5

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, fuller in length delivery but sprays it wide outside off, Tamim does not play at it

0.4

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, Gul keeps it around the good length area and in the channel outside off, Tamim leaves it

0.3

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, good length ball and straight on off stump, Tamim opens the bat face and taps it to point

0.2

Umar Gul to Tamim Iqbal, no run, good length ball and angles it across closer to the off stump, Tamim shoulders arms

Tamim Iqbal and Nazimuddin are at the crease. Tamim Iqbal is on strike. Umar Gul will open the attack

Right, we are all set to start. Three slips in place as Gul comes into bowl. Sid V here to take you through for the day.

Rahim: We are also playing three seamers and we hoped to bowl first. We have not put up a good show against Pakistan and we want to do well. We have two changes. Rubel and Ashraful are not playing. Robiul and Nazmul are in the squad.

Misbah: The overcast conditions and the moisture will help our fast bowlers. We have to perform well in every game and this is an important game. We are playing the same team.

Pitch Report: There have been six results in the last seven Tests played at Mirpur. The wicket is hard and firm. There is a bit of grass on this wicket and there is a bit of moisture on this track. Mohammad Akram reckons that this pitch will assist the swing bowlers a lot and the captain winning the toss should bowl first.

There will be a total of 87 overs bowled today. However, that looks very difficult as the light fades very quickly towards the evening.

Update 09:40 AM IST: Good news. The covers are coming off. The toss will take place at 9:50 AM IST and the match will start at 10:15 AM IST.

The groundstaff are working hard to ensure that there is no moisture in the outfield. There is still no news about when play will start.

The conditions have not improved considerably. There is another inspection scheduled at 9:30 AM IST. The wait continues.

Live visuals from the ground show that the fog is pretty thick. The umpires reckon that it is brightening up a touch. The outfield is a bit wet because of the misty conditions but the pitch is alright.

There will be an inspection at 9:00 AM IST. Fog is a regular occurrence during this time of the year in Mirpur.

Bad news, folks. The toss has been delayed and the main cover is in place.

Bangladesh are celebrating 40 years of their independence. The home crowd will be hoping that their team can put in a better performance.

There is a thick fog cover enveloping the Shere Bangla stadium in Mirpur. There is no news yet of the toss being delayed. However, the umpires will soon have an inspection.

Bangladesh have axed Mohammad Ashraful and Rubel Hossain has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Shafiul Islam is likely to feature in today's match while Naeem Islam might return to the team after missing out on the first Test due to illness. Pakistan might not make any changes.

Welcome to the 2nd and final Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan from Mirpur. Pakistan have hardly been troubled on this tour and they are all set to whitewash Bangladesh again. The home team, on the other hand, will be hoping that they can at least put up a better fight and challenge Pakistan. The toss will take place at 8:30 AM IST.

Preview by Gokul Gopal

Having won the opening Test with utmost ease, Pakistan will be hoping for a clean-sweep when they take on Bangladesh in the second and final Test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. The hosts, on the other hand have their work cut-out if they are to even salvage a draw against the powerful and confident visitors.

Bangladesh: The hosts slumped to their 8th Test loss against Pakistan in the opening match and the blame for that largely rested on the batsman. All the Bangladesh batters failed to come up with anything useful in the first innings and the home team were skittled out for just 135. The likes of Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Ashraful, Shariar Nafees and Mahmudullah failed in both the innings while Shakib and Mushfiqur did bat slightly better in the second essay, but not enough to save Bangladesh as they were bowled out for 275. The one stand-out performer for the hosts was debutant Nazimuddin, who played defiantly to score 31 and 78. If Bangladesh are to offer any sort of challenge, the batsman need to play with better discipline in the second Test to make sure that the team can manage decent if not sizeable totals.

Bangladesh's bowling too was average in the first Test as Pakistan raced off to a big total, making sure that they batted only once in the match. None of the bowlers were able to make any impact and were also taken for a plenty of runs. Elias Sunny was the only one who stuck to his task as he picked up three wickets for 123 runs in 47 overs. Bangladesh always looked up to Shakib Al Hasan as the strike bowler but the former skipper went wicket-less in the opening Test. The seamers Shahadat Hossain and Rubel Hossain too could not do much damage with the former picking up only one wicket while the latter suffered a painful match, ending up wicket-less and also injuring his shoulder. All that Bangladesh can hope for in the second match is that the bowlers stick to the right line and lengths and the Pakistan batsmen end up making mistakes.

Pakistan: The Misbah-ul-Haq led side have been making sure that they stay away from controversies and the main focus remains on cricket. This attitude has helped the team immensely as they registered their fifth Test win this year when they defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 184 runs in the first Test. The win ensured that they will finish the year without a single Test series loss. Most of the batsmen were amongst the runs at Chittagong with Younis Khan leading the way with an unbeaten 200. Mohammad Hafeez and Asad Shafiq struck impressive hundreds while Taufeeq Umar also contributed with 61 to help Pakistan to a mammoth 594/5 declared. Misbah and Azhar Ali were the only ones to miss out and the skipper will be looking to make amends to that in the second Test and will also expect the batsmen to extend their good form.

Pakistan's bowling has never been much of a concern all these years as the country has the resources to throw in one talented bowler after another. The bowlers showed yet again why they are considered world-class when they ran through Bangladesh. An attack consisting of bowlers such Umar Gul, Aizaz Cheema, Saeed Ajmal, Abdur Rehman and Mohammad Hafeez is expected to bowl out even a quality batting side twice. Bangladesh was a walk in the park for them as the bowlers went about the business of picking up wickets, sharing the proceeds pretty much equally. Abdur Rehman scalped the most as he ended up with a match haul of 7/97 in 36.2 overs. Pakistan skipper has no headaches with the bowling department and he would be expecting another good show from the bowlers in the second Test.

Team News: Mohammad Ashraful was dropped from the Bangladesh squad for the second Test while Shafiul Islam was named his replacement. With Rubel Hossain ruled out due to a shoulder injury, Shafiul should take his place in the 2nd Test. Top order batsman Naeem Islam was not part of the Bangladesh eleven in the first Test due to an illness. If he has recovered, he should take Ashraful's place for the final match of the series. Pakistan, on the other hand, are unlikely to change the winning combination.

Quotes:

Our main target is to put in an improved batting performance. We are planning to bat session by session. Our batting should have been better in the first Test and I hope our batsmen would learn from the mistakes: Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim

The confidence comes from performances. When you are performing as a team and performing well, the confidence keeps building. This is really helping us as a team: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq